Michael Franti

Date of Birth: April 21, 1966

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Date of Death: *NA*

Biography

Michael Franti is an acclaimed musician, poet, activist, and filmmaker, best known for his blend of hip-hop, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock. Born on April 21, 1966, in Oakland, California, he was adopted by Carole Wisti and Charles Franti and raised in Davis, California. Franti began his musical career in the mid-1980s, founding the industrial punk band The Beatnigs. He gained more prominence with his next band, The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, which was known for its politically charged lyrics and avant-garde sound. In the mid-1990s, Franti formed Spearhead, the band with which he would achieve international fame. Spearhead’s music focuses on social justice, peace, and human rights, and their album “Stay Human” received widespread acclaim. Franti is also known for his solo work and his 2005 documentary “I Know I’m Not Alone,” which chronicles his travels to war-torn Iraq, Israel, and Palestine to explore the human cost of war. Franti is a passionate advocate for peace and social justice, and he often incorporates these themes into his music and public speaking. He is also a yoga enthusiast and runs a yoga and music festival called Soulshine.

5 Interesting Facts about Michael Franti

1. Michael Franti was adopted at birth and discovered his biological mother later in life.

2. He practices yoga and is a vocal advocate for its physical and mental health benefits.

3. Franti is a vegan and promotes a plant-based lifestyle.

4. He has performed barefoot on stage for many years, a choice he made to feel more connected with the earth and his audience.

5. His song “Say Hey (I Love You)” from the album “All Rebel Rockers” became a major hit, reaching the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2009.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Michael Franti

1. “Music has the power to bring people together like no other art form.”

2. “We can bomb the world to pieces, but we can’t bomb it into peace.”

3. “Power to the peaceful.”

4. “Life is too short, and the time we waste in yawning never can be regained.”

5. “Stay human.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Michael Franti’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $2 million.

Children

Michael Franti has two sons, Ade and Cappy. Ade Franti was born in 1997, and Cappy Franti was born in 1999. He also has a stepson named Taj, from his marriage to Sara Agah Franti.