Michael Franti is certainly an inspiration to many, with a back catalogue of music that seems from the early days of hip hop to his contribution with Spearhead has influenced countless people. His ...

Michael Franti, the Oakland-born music star known for the hit “The Sound of Sunshine” and other bright pop-reggae tunes, has denied allegations that he sexually abused one of his fellow artists. The ...

Michael Franti & Spearhead are always a positive force -- whether singing about social responsibility or celebrating the sunshine. Today's Top Tune is one of the many catchy songs on their latest ...

The always earnest Michael Franti updates his sound a bit for 2013, smoothing some edges, but keeping the focus on hopeful music. The opening “All People” finds Franti and Co. veering toward the ...

Over a flute playing the key riff from Bob Marley’s track "Get Up, Stand Up" we have rapping in a style not heard since the time of Grand Master Flash. It’s got a groove on that will keep the floor ...