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Michael Franti

Good Times vol. 2

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MICHAEL FRANTI

Michael Franti & Spearhead, Live Session on BBC Six Music's Lauren Laverne Show, May 2011.

01 Michael Franti & Spearhead - The Sound Of Sunshine (Live)

Michael Franti often sings about social issues and has been using his music and other artistic endeavours to advocate for the environment.

He recently took part in an event held by Envision, a UN initiative that brings together the creative community with scientists and the corporate world to work towards a more sustainable future.

Mr. Franti says everyone has a responsibility to protect the planet because it sustains life.

Julie Walker spoke with him at the ENvision event where he also performed.

Michael Franti United Nations ENvision Interview

102.1 / KPRI studio session with michael franti / spearhead

studio i with michael franti / spearhead

Dance live at the Telluride Conference Center in Telluride, Colorado 03.4.13

Download the whole show at 1320 Records: bit.ly/XRsY4K

Dance (AXED) - LIVE - 3.4.13

Sending out the love this world needs on our 4/20/2013 release, "Old School Melody" 

FREE DOWNLOAD

Old School Melody

This Uber-groovy, 14 minute long version of Curve is part of Papadosio's epic return show @ the 9:30 Club in Washington DC on the Future Forest Tour. The entire high quality mastered set can be purchased here:
http://papadosio.com/shop/2-2-2013-chicago-il-house-of-blues-320kbps-mp3/

Curve (4.19.2013 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club)

Official Music Video Cover - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88rnchnXdEo

Just Give Me A Reason - Rhap Salazar and Shane Anja Tarun

Shake It

Hey Hey Hey

Anytime You Need Me

I'll Be Waiting

I'll Be Waiting (Instrumental)

The Only Thing Missing Was You

Love Dont Wait

The Thing That Helps Me Get Through

Gloria

Headphones

The Sound Of Sunshine Going Down

Michael Franti is a globally renowned musician, humanitarian, and activist, celebrated for his high-energy live performances, socially conscious music, and unshakable optimism. With three Billboard No. 1 hits—“Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You),” and “I Got You”—and a track record of six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA singles, and three Billboard Top 5 albums, Franti has built a career on music that uplifts and unites. His concerts break down barriers between artist and audience, transforming venues into spaces of joy, connection, and shared humanity.

On March 28, 2025, Franti released his 14th studio album, Welcome to the Family, a collection of 13 new songs that embrace themes of inclusivity, self-discovery, and resilience. The lead single, “Break Up With Everything,” is currently climbing the US AAA charts, setting the tone for an album that channels personal and global challenges into anthems of hope and change. “Every one of us has a family—whether by birth, circumstance, or choice. When you put all those together, they form the world family. Right now, the world is filled with uncertainty, anxiety, and division. This album is about taking those emotions—what I experience every day—and turning them into music that reminds us we are never alone.”

To bring this message of connection to life, Franti will embark on the Welcome to the Family Tour, a nationwide summer trek with stops at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Pier 17, and more. Known for his immersive concert experience—where he often performs from the crowd, invites fans on stage, and fosters a true sense of togetherness—each show is more than just a performance; it’s a celebration of unity and positivity.

Beyond music, Franti is the founder of Soulshine Bali, a forty-room, five-star boutique retreat in Ubud, Indonesia, dedicated to wellness, creativity, and human connection. He and his wife also founded Do It For The Love, a nonprofit that grants live music experiences to individuals facing life-threatening illnesses, veterans, and children with severe challenges. Since its inception, the foundation has granted over 3,500 wishes, touching more than 15,000 lives worldwide.

Franti’s career is defined by his ability to turn hardship into hope, fostering unity through music, activism, and philanthropy. Whether on stage, at his Bali retreat, or through his foundation, his purpose remains the same: to bring people together, lift spirits, and remind us all that we are part of something bigger. With Welcome to the Family, he continues to create not just music but a movement of love, inclusivity, and transformation.