Michael Franti & Spearhead

About

Michael Franti is a San Francisco Bay Area-based musician, poet and spoken word artist who is most known for fronting his main project, Michael Franti & Spearhead. Combining dancehall reggae, hip-hop, folk and jam-friendly rock and roll, Franti's songs are known for their uptempo, feel good vibes that often deal with love for one another, living in the moment and finding the positives in life. His lyrics aren't all carefree however, as Franti will often delve into songs centered around political activism and societal ills.