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Michael Franti
voc, g, *1966 US, Oakland, California
Singer / Composer / Songwriter of Hip-Hop/Rap
A.k.a. Brother Soulshine
Michael Franti (born April 21, 1966) is an American rapper, musician, poet, spoken word artist and singer-songwriter. Michael Franti is known for having participated in many musical projects (most of them political with a political and social emphasis). He is the creator and lead vocalist of his current independent project, Michael Franti & Spearhead, a band that blends hip hop with a variety of other styles including funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock. He is also an outspoken supporter for a wide spectrum of peace and social justice issues, and he is especially an advocate for peace in the Middle East.
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The Sound Of Sunshine on The Sound Of Sunshine by Michael Franti & Spearhead Ganja Baby on Songs From The Front Porch: An Acoustic Collection by Michael Franti Yes I Will on Songs From The Front Porch: An Acoustic Collection by Michael Franti Oh My God on ...and all the pieces matter, Five Years of Music from The Wire by Various Artists Stay Human on Songs From The Front Porch: An Acoustic Collection by Michael Franti Anybody Seen My Mind on Songs From The Front Porch: An Acoustic Collection by Michael Franti Sometimes on Songs From The Front Porch: An Acoustic Collection by Michael Franti Closer To The Sky on Songs From The Front Porch: An Acoustic Collection by Michael Franti I Know I'm Not Alone on Yoga Revolution by Various Artists Firefly on Songs From The Front Porch: An Acoustic Collection by Michael FrantiTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Believe | Soldiers Of Jah Army Featuring Michael Franti & Nahko | 2014 | Album |
| I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like) | Michael Franti | 2013 | Single |
| There's Enough For All Of Us Remixes EP | Hardage feat Michael Franti | 2012 | Album |
| Love Kamikaze | Michael Franti | 2008 | Compil. |
| Elephants / Freedom | Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Featuring Fred Wesley & Roy Hargrove / Michael Franti & Saul Williams | 2004 | Album |
| Steady Pull | Jonatha Brooke Featuring Michael Franti | 2003 | Single |
| Songs From The Front Porch | Michael Franti | 2002 | Album |
| Stay Human | Michael Franti & Spearhead | 2001 | Album |
| Live At The Baobab | Michael Franti | 2000 | Album |
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