chael Franti has always spoken his mind through music: from his early punk rock band Beatnigs, to the industrial-noise of Disposible Heroes of Hiphoprisy, to the thinking-man's hip-hop of Spearhead.  "In the past, we've touched on a lot of genres of music," Franti says, "but this [Yell Fire! (Anti Records, 2006)] is an album where all those things have been rolled into one." 

In addition to his groundbreaking recordings and globally acclaimed live concerts, Franti is a renowned speaker for social justice and human rights. He has lectured at many top universities and has shared the stage with the likes of Mohammad Ali, Bill Clinton, Michael Moore, Ralph Nader, and Gloria Steinem. 

Two years ago Franti decided to 'walk his talk' and traveled to the war zones of Iraq, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories--a visit organized by the Franti team independent of typical NGO support--armed with his guitar, video cameras and the intent to experience first hand the human cost of war.  Out of this journey the award-winning documentary film "I Know I'm Not Alone" was birthed; adding the title of filmmaker to his credit.

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www.spearheadvibrations.com
www.iknowimnotalone.com
www.stayhuman.com