Michael Franti is a globally recognized musician, activist and award-winning filmmaker revered for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, worldwide philanthropic efforts and the power of optimism. Throughout his multi-decade career, Franti has earned three Billboard No. 1’s with triumphantly hopeful hits “Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You)” and “I Got You,” as well as six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA Singles and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums. Praised by American Songwriter as “an energizing batch of songs that spotlight the common threads that connect us,” Franti & Spearhead’s 13th studio album Big Big Love, released in November 2023, is available everywhere now, featuring 17 tracks cowritten by Franti, reflecting his tenacity, inclusiveness and optimism. The album debuted Top 5 on the iTunes Pop Chart behind Taylor Swift.
Michael & Spearhead are currently on their worldwide Togetherness Tour, that will be visiting over 70 markets including stops at the iconic Red Rocks, The Greek, Pier 17, and limited runs in the UK, Europe, and Australia. The tour is stacked with special guests including Stephen Marley, Trevor Hall, Citizen Cope, Trombone Shorty, Niko Moon, Ripe, and Bombargo. Known for his impassioned performances and unwavering commitment to social justice, Franti has long used his platform to advocate for meaningful causes. On the tour this summer, he is taking this mission to new heights by collaborating with Propeller, a leading advocacy platform, along with select organizations from all over the world to amplify the impact of his message, including Do It For The Love, Last Prisoner Project, Bamboo Foundation, HeadCount, Everytown For Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action and Conscious Alliance. Fans can support these causes at tour stops or by visiting michaelfranti.com.
The Bay-Area native resides in Bali when he is not on tour and owns Soulshine Bali, a 32-room 5-star boutique hotel located in Ubud, Bali that focuses on joy through wellness and music, offering unique retreat opportunities and accommodations, along with special events and celebrations. Franti continues to foster community both on and off stage with a wish granting non-profit, Do It For The Love, which brings those with life threatening illnesses, veterans, and children with severe challenges to concerts worldwide, fulfilling over 3,500 wishes and touching the lives of over 15,000 people to date.
