Like sunshine, music is a powerful force that can instantly and almost chemically change your entire mood. Michael Franti changechemicallyentire Change image and share on social
It really is a strange time we're living in, when saying 'Don't kill people' is considered a radical point of view. Michael Franti considerkilllive Change image and share on social
Traveling to the Middle East and playing music for people on the street, for soldiers, for people in hospitals, and for people who lost their homes, and seeing people open up through the experience of music really restored my faith in music, in art, and in culture to change things. Michael Franti artchangeculture share on social
I don't know if music can change the world overnight but I know that music can help someone make it through a difficult night. Michael Franti changedifficultmake Change image and share on social
The music industry has been hijacked by corporate interests, but the way music affects people and resonates with them hasn't changed. Michael Franti affectchangecorporate Change image and share on social
Everybody's opinion is equally valid, and I feel like everybody should have an opportunity to speak out, and everyone should have the courage to speak out. Michael Franti courageequallyfeel Change image and share on social
I went to the University of San Francisco on an athletic scholarship. I didn't study in high school. I was just there to get by and to play basketball. But a funny thing happened to me when I got to college. I got challenged by the work and the professors. Michael Franti athleticbasketballchallenge share on social
I'd play music on the street, especially in developing nations where a lot of kids couldn't wear shoes. In order to relate with kids that would be following me barefoot, I would take off my shoes, and they would all laugh at me because I couldn't go three steps without wincing. Michael Franti barefootdevelopkid share on social
There are so many things to be worried about, and I wanted to make a record that people could put on, and it would lift them up the way the sun did for me each day. Michael Franti dayliftmake Change image and share on social
When someone can't afford to wear shoes, it's not just about them not having shoes on that day. It's about a cycle of poverty that exists within their community. Michael Franti affordcommunitycycle Change image and share on social
