Features
Monday, January 19 2009
20 Questions: Michael Franti
Known for his social activism as much as his fusion of musical styles, it’s clear in PopMatters' latest edition of 20 Questions that Michael Franti is always just being himself, as he will on President Obama's inauguration on Tuesday 20 January 2009.
Reviews
Tuesday, September 27 2011
Santana + Michael Franti & Spearhead: 14 September - Austin
It's billed as The Sounds of Collective Consciousness Tour and not a moment too soon for a planet desperately in need of a stronger collective consciousness. It's quite simply a match made in rock 'n' roll heaven.
Wednesday, September 17 2008
Michael Franti & Spearhead: All Rebel Rockers
All Rebel Rockers might not be perfect, far from it, but it proves that Michael Franti & Spearhead can remain relevant.
Friday, July 28 2006
Michael Franti & Spearhead: Yell Fire!
Slipping into genre stereotypes should sound a warning bell for the artist's career, and it's a shame, because Michael Franti's message, even if it is overly idealistic, should be welcomed when war is an unfortunate reality.
News
Tuesday, July 15 2008
Michael Franti & Spearhead are pointed in a new direction
Not long ago, the idea of a politically charged act like Michael Franti & Spearhead headlining at a mellow outdoor summer festival would have been…
