Michael Franti & Spearhead

Michael Franti, born April 21, 1966 in Oakland, California, has spent decades using music as a force for unity, activism, and healing. Beginning with his early punk band The Beatnigs and the politically charged hip-hop group The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, Franti demonstrated a knack for blending lyricism, music, and social consciousness. In 1994, he founded Michael Franti & Spearhead, a band that would fuse reggae, funk, hip-hop, soul, rock, pop, EDM, and more into feel-good, socially conscious anthems. Over the years, Spearhead has released landmark albums including Home, Chocolate Supa Highway, Stay Human, Everyone Deserves Music, Yell Fire!, All Rebel Rockers, The Sound of Sunshine, All People, Soulrocker, Stay Human Vol. II, Work Hard and Be Nice, and Follow Your Heart, featuring hits such as “Say Hey (I Love You),” “Sound of Sunshine,” “Bomb the World,” “Hey Now Now,” and “Little Things.” Michael Franti’s music reflects his travels to conflict zones, his environmental activism, and his commitment to positivity, love, and social justice. Beyond recordings, Spearhead has cultivated an immersive live experience with high-energy shows, yoga events at Red Rocks, the annual Soulshine at Sea cruise, and retreats at Soulshine Bali, merging music, mindfulness, and community. With each release and performance, Michael Franti & Spearhead inspire audiences worldwide to embrace joy, connection, and positive change, proving that music can both entertain and uplift, fostering a conscious and compassionate global community.