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Michael Franti was a contemporary American musician. Michael Franti is an American singer, songwriter, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and rapper — widely known for his numerous musical projects with political and social emphasis, including the Beatnigs and the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy. Franti founded and is lead vocalist of Michael Franti & Spearhead, a band blending hip hop with a variety of other styles including funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock. Read more on Wikipedia →

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