Michael Franti serves as a soul rock artist and activist who delivers positive live shows while using his music to promote unity and his socially aware lyrics and musical fusion of reggae hip-hop, funk and folk. Franti has dedicated his musical career to spreading love, optimism and unity by using music as a tool for connection and global awareness.

Michael Franti achieved mainstream success as the lead vocalist of Michael Franti & Spearhead through the 2008 worldwide success of “Say Hey (I Love You),” which became a popular radio and festival hit. Franti started his musical career through his work with The Beatnigs and The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy before developing his soul-based sound with Spearhead.