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Michael Franti (born April 21, 1966, in Oakland, California) is an African, Irish, and German American poet, musician, and composer. Franti is the creator and driving force behind Michael Franti & Spearhead, a band that blends hip hop with a variety of other styles including funk, reggae, folk, and rock.
Franti was part of the industrial punk band The Beatnigs with DJ Rono Tse, which released a self-titled LP, and an EP Television on Jello Biafra’s Alternative Tentacles Records. 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 injustice of the world and yearned for democratic reform, set to a fusion of industrial and hip hop. Their first album won acclaim for its social commentary, and they were chosen by U2 to open for their Zoo TV Tour.
Franti and the Disposable Heroes put together another record of music accompanying novelist William Burroughs’ readings for an album entitled Spare Ass Annie and Other Tales. This album diverged greatly from the style of the band’s previous work, as they were largely providing musical background and accompaniment to Burroughs’ spoken readings from several of his books.
Franti was part of the industrial punk band The Beatnigs with DJ Rono Tse, which released a self-titled LP, and an EP Television on Jello Biafra’s Alternative Tentacles Records. 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 injustice of the world and yearned for democratic reform, set to a fusion of industrial and hip hop. Their first album won acclaim for its social commentary, and they were chosen by U2 to open for their Zoo TV Tour.
Franti and the Disposable Heroes put together another record of music accompanying novelist William Burroughs’ readings for an album entitled Spare Ass Annie and Other Tales. This album diverged greatly from the style of the band’s previous work, as they were largely providing musical background and accompaniment to Burroughs’ spoken readings from several of his books.
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matheuzimsccp wrote:
Obrigado Altas Horas.
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Tavoides wrote:
Caraca o som desse cara é muito bom.
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jamesusillxd wrote:
Franti @ Occupy Wall Street
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fastmoneymusic wrote:
keep up the awesome work dogs!
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beatleslovefor wrote:
I am getting really excited about this year's Harmony Festival in Santa Rosa, CA June 10-12. The lineup keeps getting better and more diverse and its by far my favorite festival in California! This year includes: Primus, The Flaming Lips, Michael Franti & Spearhead, G. Love & Special Sauce, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Railroad Earth, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, SOJA, Ghostland Observatory, and many others. For more info go to: http://www.harmonyfestival.com
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SenriMan wrote:
@thedeathsound I saw MF&SH live once, and I must say, it was one of the best live concerts I've ever seen. AND I HAVE SEEN THE FLAMING LIPS LIVE but I will agree that they don't play much that isn't off their newer albums and more pop/publicly liked songs
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thedeathsound wrote:
Finally saw Spearhead live... SOOOOOO disappointed D: I was all "Where is the transcendental hip-hop & R&B? What is this Dave Mathews sounding garbage?" Didn't play ANYTHING from Chocolate Supa Highway...
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bgod wrote:
shake-it-shake-it-shake-it !
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kevdawgdawg wrote:
yummy
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Elementree1 wrote:
PEOPLE OF THE WORLD!! If you like Michael Franti and Rock/Reggae/Dancehall/Ska with a concious message please check out our music. We are a fresh new band out of Cincinnati Ohio, genre bending music and a message that must be heard. Our last fm page is: http://www.last.fm/music/theohms Our myspace page is: http://www.myspace.com/ohms. Feel our music
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naviculamusic wrote:
Can't wait to perform with you in Bali on Dec 26th :) Peace!!! http://www.last.fm/event/1342728+Michael+Franti+-+Friends+Bali-Day+Bash
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abolic wrote:
can't stop listing his songs :D maaan he is totally on the right wave...PEACE
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sailfake wrote:
i wanna hear what RedArmada has to say too....Pandemonium360 help'm out....
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joost-enzo wrote:
best performance at sunsplash 09!!! torrential rain turned it into an epic night..... the double crowd surf was much appreciated. cheers mike!
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crystalgibson wrote:
This is amazing stuff - I found great videos on this amazing new site http://www.aux.tv/users/MichaelFranti/
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CMusicIsMyRadar wrote:
Stay Human- favourite. All bloody mint XD
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Pandemonium360 wrote:
"This is a bunch of horseshit, and anybody who listens to this will never understand the revolution they claim to support." - care to expand on this RedArmada? you seem like a bright bloke to me so I'm sure you can recover from that statement.
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cur10s1tyyy wrote:
Loooove his songs;)) but why is Obama Song, Say Hey(I love you),and Hey World under the chart?? I love these songs!! please be full track?
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chimpchops wrote:
Fantstic stuff, if u don't like this, yr not plugged up proper, great grooves, soooooo damn fine <3
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itsjohnnysworld wrote:
heard this in the outdoors store around here today, and searched the lyrics, and I feel like I've been musically blessed to have found someone like Mr. Franti, his music is ill, and I like the fact that he's speaking his opinions through his music, he's probably gonna have another fan in me!
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