“During my travels in Iraq, Israel, Gaza, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, Europe and all over the United States, I have seen and heard the voices of people who want change. They want the stabilization of the economy, education and healthcare for all, renewable energy and an environmental vision with an eye on generations to come.” PeopleWantStatesEyeEnergyVoiceUnitedVisionUnited StatesEconomyGenerationsHeardEuropeEnvironmentalIraqIsraelJapanHealthcareIndonesiaBrazilRenewable EnergyGaza Author:Michael Franti
“I've always wanted to be a communicator of ideas through music. Today, I wanna be the most effective musical communicator of social change I could be, so I try to find different ways to do it and I'm always challenging myself to find new things, learn new instruments. But I always try to find in my heart, what it is I really want to say with words.” WayWantTryingHeartIdeasDifferentTodayWantedSocialChallengesMy HeartInstrumentsMusicalDifferent WaysNew ThingsSocial ChangeCommunicatorsChallenging Myself Author:Michael Franti
“We only have X amount of days and time on this planet - how am I going to spend that time? The way that I want to spend it is caring about the people that I love the most, and fighting to make the world a more livable place for everybody.” PeopleWorldWayWantFightingPlanetsAmountCaring Author:Michael Franti
“Through music I either tame my demons or unleash them and allow them to be what they are. I don't want the music to be about provocation, I want the music to bring you to a place where you feel at home” WantFeelsHomeMusicDemonProvocation Author:Michael Franti
