'Star Wars' is mythology. It's like Greek mythology or Shakespeare. It's the story of good versus evil over a very long span of time. The storytelling is universal and timeless. Michael Franti evilgoodgreek Change image and share on social
Music is sunshine. Like sunshine, music is a powerful force that can instantly and almost chemically change your entire mood. Music gives us new energy and a stronger sense of purpose. Michael Franti changechemicallyenergy Change image and share on social
To sit back and say, 'Oh, we're going to let the government do whatever they want, right or wrong,' is giving up. Michael Franti backgivegovernment Change image and share on social
I really believe that, as an artist, my opportunity to help to bring about awakening is one that should come from a personal process that someone has, and not from me telling somebody that this is the way it is. Michael Franti artistawakenbring share on social
Music has the power to bring people together like no other art form. Michael Franti artbringform Change image and share on social
My usual day is I get up around 11 o'clock and do yoga and then eat afterwards. Then I have sound check and play soccer and do running with the guys in the band after sound check, and then do the show and eat dinner after the show and usually get to bed around 3 o'clock by the time we get everybody on the bus and get rolling. Michael Franti bandbedbus share on social
My mother birthed three children and she adopted myself and another African-American son. My adoptive parents were Finnish. I grew up in a white picket neighborhood. Michael Franti adoptadoptiveafrican Change image and share on social
I went to Iraq because I wanted to see what one year of occupation had done to Iraqi society, and I went to the West Bank and Gaza Strip because I wanted to see what three generations of occupation had done to Palestinian society. I found a lot more hopelessness and despair in Palestine. Michael Franti bankdespairfind share on social
I'm a news junkie who's constantly reading newspapers and magazines. I look around and see what's happening in the world. Michael Franti constantlyhappenjunkie Change image and share on social
Rap has so many possibilities that need to be explored. There are different factions of rap, but some are in a rut. Rap doesn't have to be about boosting egos and grabbing your crotch and dissing women. There's a way to make political and social issues interesting and entertaining to the young rap audience. Michael Franti audienceboostcrotch share on social