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Player.After high school I moved to
San Francisco to play basketball at the University of San Francisco.Hiphoprisy, with dancer percussionist Rono Tse and now legendary
jazz guitarist Charlie Hunter.We put out one album Hypocrisy is the
Greatest luxury on Island records.Every day of my life is rich with music.Filmmaking and photography have
also become great passions of mine.Since that time I have played with many artists both live and recorded.Moore, Don Cherry, Cree Summers, De Barge, Dionne
Farris, Jimmy Whitherspoon and many others.Wayne Jones (of course) who lives in Melbourne
Australia.He used to work for Trace Elliot and has now branched
out on his own.That's it for now folks.I'm Dave Shul I hope all is well in
cyberspace.I'm looking for a guitar player.I'd like to audition, they auditioned two other cats, and I ended
up getting the gig.Since that time I have been on the road with the band in the US, Europe,
and other parts of the planet.My first band didn't have a name, it was just a group of friends
that used to jam together in the garage.We played whatever came
out of our hearts, but we never played a gig.After that I began subbing for a lot of groups, and sitting
in on a lot of groups in the San Francisco acid Jazz scene.Bay Area musicians, all of whom I came
to know over the years.He played drums with several local church groups, where he was discovered
by the Mandators, one of Nigeria's most successful reggae groups.In 1993, the Mandators toured to the
U.In May of 2006, he hooked up with
Spearhead and things couldn't be better.As a writer, he has a catalog of over 20 songs registered with ASCAP
that are played around the world.Musical Director of their repertory company.My ability to create with others, has
been the most prideful aspect of my talents.Years of musical experience starting from the age of 5 when
my musical father gave me a beautiful Baritone Ukulele.Sets contents that should be expanded by default (ie: 0, 1).Persistence feature overrides this setting!Status('COLLAPSE TEXT', 'READ MORE')
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mainswitcher.SPEARITS picture slide show moved here...HeadCount over the next year to register voters and encourage political participation among people of all ages.HeadCount has set a goal of registering 200,000 new voters in 2008, ensuring that our fans are well represented at the polls.We are proud to be among the many artists supporting this important cause.It began with a vision of what myspace could become.After a brief stint with a guy named Jason working on the site, Reuben held a contest to see who could run the site (since Reuben knows nothing about html).An AMAZING Spearit named Trendski won that contest!Please know that it takes a lot of love to run this site and Trendski has that love.One last thing:I love you!Thank you very much for accepting my request.Much Love, Peace and Respect!We will be talking about our trip for days and you were a great part of that experience!Thank you so much for doing things to make this world a better place!!!Amazing voice,amazing groove, lyrics....Hey, whats up just droppin by since your on my friends list to see whats new.Come by when you got the chance, let me know whats up and peep the music if you got time.Have a peaceful year....ALL EASTERN CARIBBEAN TIMES.The Power to the Peaceful 2009!Stop the Violence EAST SIDE!All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another.Yo much love and Respect!!!This year is going to be a Great one!One love we are ALL children of this Earth.....Vinyasa Flow yoga and I have been using your music....I'll be at the yoga conference in San Fran soon...TWO MORE WEEKS, I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU IN SLC!!Lets celebrate the last year of Bush!Hi Guys, thanks a lot for the add!!!Thanks a lot for the acceptance!Do you wish to continue your form submission?"Michael Franti and Spearhead performing at Wakarusa 2006.Origin
San Francisco, California, U.Michael Franti (born April 21, 1966, in Oakland, California) is an American poet, musician, and composer of African, American Indian, Italian, and German descent.Franti began his music career in 1986 as part of the industrial punk band The Beatnigs.The records received some critical acclaim but little notoriety beyond the San Francisco bay area.His next project, The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, found Franti continuing his collaboration with Tse, and working with jazz guitarist Charlie Hunter, and electronic musicians Mark Pistel (Consolidated) and Jack Dangers (Meat Beat Manifesto).The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy wrote biting, progressive lyrics that railed against the injustices of the world, set to a fusion of industrial and hip hop.In 1994, Franti formed a new band called Spearhead with a few studio musicians, including mainstay Carl Young, and announced the dissolution of Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy.This album featured a bit of a return to Hip Hop and a pronounced Reggae influence and included guest appearances by notables like Stephen Marley and Joan Osborne.Capitol Records followed the second album, reportedly prompted by the label's repeated urging to perform with other artists like Will Smith.In 1999, Franti began a deeper exploration of his music and politics.He returned the following year as an organizer and cultural worker tied to several intensifying political movements of the time, voicing his observations through his music.In an interview, Franti talks about the message of Stay Human: "Half the record is songs about what's happening in the world right now, and the other half is about how we cope with it as people who are concerned about what's going on," he says.Franti left Six Degrees due to the labels' inability to properly promote the project, for poor record sales and frequent disagreements with the labels' founder Pat Berry.Everyone Deserves Music was released in 2003.And on "Love Why Did You Go Away" and "What I Be", Franti reveals an alluring, sensual singing voice.Also in 2003, Franti released a mostly acoustic album, Songs from the Front Porch containing rearranged versions of older songs from Chocolate Supa Highway, Stay Human and Everyone Deserves Music as well as a couple new tracks.In an effort to share his experiences from his trip and to explore the human cost of war, Franti produced a movie entitled "I Know I'm Not Alone", using the songs from his album " Yell Fire!"Michael Franti and Spearhead have taken a highly unconventional route to notoriety for an act with Hip Hop roots.Golden Gate Park in San Francisco over the past seven years.Lyrics from his song "Bomb The World", written in the dark aftermath of September 11 such as "You can bomb the world to pieces, but you can't bomb it into peace."Los Angeles to Berlin, San Francisco to CNN, at demonstrations for peace large and small."My role is as a storyteller and a songwriter.I'm somebody who is trying to keep the spirits of other people up, despite all the chaos and fear around us".Franti is also an advocate for peace in the Middle East.Franti has been walking through life barefoot since 2000.In 2006, he was invited by Australian MP Jenny Macklin to show the film at Australia's Parliament House, Canberra.This required him, for security reasons, to wear shoes.Michael Franti is a member of the Green Party.Michael Franti and Spearhead
Yell Fire!Franti, Gabriel Rios and Flip Kowlier
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Yell Fire!Peace Not WarListen to Michael Franti's song Bomb The World
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Michael Franti interview extended interview with Michael Frant at the radioshow A palaver 04.John Paul Jones, Ben Harper and Ahmir "?Scott Amendola Band Feat.Iraq, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.Not Alone and a searing, reflective new album of original songs titled Yell Fire!They want to hear songs about connection to people, and songs about love and life, songs that make them dance.San Francisco, Franti began editing the hundreds of hours of footage from his travels in the Middle East.What emerged was an intimate telling of how war affects the individual: the cab driver, the soldier, the aspiring young musician.In addition to his groundbreaking recordings and globally acclaimed live concerts, Franti is a renowned speaker for social justice and human rights.Yale, Georgetown and Stanford, and shared the stage with the likes of Mohammad Ali, Bill Clinton, Michael Moore, Ralph Nader, and Gloria Steinem.John Paul Jones, Ben Harper and Ahmir "?Scott Amendola Band Feat.Michael Franti spans the personal, and the political, with grace, depth, and beauty.For the past four years Franti has produced the annual "Power to the Peaceful"...Get the latest Flash player.Thank you for sharing your concerns.Thank you for flagging this video.Per our Community Guidelines, hate speech is specifically defined in reference to "protected groups."We can only process copyright complaints submitted by authorized parties in accordance with processes defined in law.In order to process a privacy complaint we need more information from you.Please refer to our Help Center for more information and the form to submit.Thank you for sharing this video!Change this to see only comments above a certain value.Change the value of a comment by clicking on a thumb.Michael Franti is teh shit.What an insanely cool guy.Herd it about a thousand times before!!!!This is an amazing song !!!!Franti's music kills cynicism stone dead."Those who dam streams can build fountains, but those of us who just let them run free...Michael walks the road John Lennon and so many others did before...Would you like to comment?This video has been added to your favorites.Per our Community Guidelines, hate speech is specifically defined in reference to "protected groups."Thank you for sharing your concerns.Please refer to our Help Center for more information and the complete instructions.Thank you for sharing your concerns.Thank you for sharing this video!Change this to see only comments above a certain value.Spearhead at the Warfield in SF years ago and I must say It still was the best show I have ever seen!Michael is just incredible...Ron Paul better freaking win damn it!Would you like to comment?Michael Franti came in, spoke, sang some songs ...After making your selection, copy and paste the embed code above.The code changes based on your selection.Seek (live at Studio 11, Indie 103.Hours() * 3600 + newCurrentTime.Hours() * 3600 + currentTime.Want it delivered Tuesday, January 15?See all 40 customer reviews...Music (See Bestsellers in Music)Popular in these categories: (What's this?Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?Songs from this album are available to purchase as MP3s.Try our music sampler to hear song samples from this album.Images representing the various track states.Spearhead joint is no exception.Stay Human tackles, among other things, the subject of capital punishment.Franti tells the tale of Sister Fatima, a healer and activist who is being put to death for a crime that her community believes she didn't commit.Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, and Bill Withers.Instant Ringtones in 30 Seconds.Pick your songs, enter your number.Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?See all 357 customer reviews...The easiest way to shoot video reviews.There are wonderful influences here, Al Green, Commodores, Marvin Gaye, gospel."Every Single Soul" and "Love'll Set Me Free."Most importantly, the song will melt your heart.All in all, there are six tracks I play all the time.In addition to the previously mentioned, I play "Skin on the Drum," "Speaking of Tongues," "Do Ya Love," and "Oh My God."Your vote will be counted and will appear on the product page within 24 hours."This is music presented in such a powerhouse of a theatrical production it should be staged or filmed.Was this review helpful to you?In fact this is probably Franti's best ever album when judged from the viewpoint of music, lyrics, and message.Dig a little deeper and you'll find plenty to question.Was this review helpful to you?See all 40 customer reviews...Published 2 months ago by Louis C.Get out there and Rock the Nation.Be part of the Solution!Michael Franti and Spearhead has yet to let me down.This album is yet another that not only is a showcase for their amazing musical talent, but it also tells a strong story that...Spearhead has put out so far....Political Ideas, and Music.Political Ideas, and Music.Highly recommended if you like intelligence combined with a big heart, presented...See all 40 customer reviews...Greats from the Greatest
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