Sat August 24, 2024
Michael Franti & Spearhead - The Togetherness Tour 2024
at Fox Theater - Oakland
(8pm)
Michael Franti & Spearhead with Citizen Cope and Bombargo
Rock/hip hop fusion outfit Michael Franti & Spearhead continue to bring the good vibes, putting a new twist on touring with their combination music-and-yoga Soulshine Tour 2014. The energetic performer has made a career out of lifting people's spirits through music, and by adding a yoga session to his concerts he's taken the live experience to a new spiritual plane. Franti is a true showman, and whether he's leading fans through a series of vinyasas or performing favorites like "Stay Human", he creates a mood of love and acceptance at his concerts that make them a truly unforgettable experience.
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Michael Franti has come a long way since his days with socially conscious political rap group the Disposable Heroes of Hipopricy. After he disbanded the group in 1994 and formed Spearhead, he introduced elements of funk, soul and reggae into the mix. Through the years, Spearhead have become less hip hop and more of an amalgam of reggae, Afrobeat, soul, island music, rock and dancehall--kind of a catch-all dance band. But the biggest change to modern day Spearhead is the tone. Franti's music is downright joyful. He may still be a major political advocate interested in drawing attention to the injustices of the world, but songs like 2008's hit single "Say Hey (I Love You )" are happy toe-tappers. - Aaron Carnes
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Michael Franti released only one album as half of the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, but it was praised for his insightful raps and Public Enemy-influenced beats. After disappearing for two years, Franti resurfaced in 1994 with Spearhead, a band more rooted in '70s funk; their debut Home was followed in 1997 by Chocolate Supa Highway. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
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Rock/hip hop fusion outfit Michael Franti & Spearhead continue to bring the good vibes, putting a new twist on touring with their combination music-and-yoga Soulshine Tour 2014. The energetic performer has made a career out of lifting people's spirits through music, and by adding a yoga session to his concerts he's taken the live experience to a new spiritual plane. Franti is a true showman, and whether he's leading fans through a series of vinyasas or performing favorites like "Stay Human", he creates a mood of love and acceptance at his concerts that make them a truly unforgettable experience.
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Michael Franti has come a long way since his days with socially conscious political rap group the Disposable Heroes of Hipopricy. After he disbanded the group in 1994 and formed Spearhead, he introduced elements of funk, soul and reggae into the mix. Through the years, Spearhead have become less hip hop and more of an amalgam of reggae, Afrobeat, soul, island music, rock and dancehall--kind of a catch-all dance band. But the biggest change to modern day Spearhead is the tone. Franti's music is downright joyful. He may still be a major political advocate interested in drawing attention to the injustices of the world, but songs like 2008's hit single "Say Hey (I Love You )" are happy toe-tappers. - Aaron Carnes
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Michael Franti released only one album as half of the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, but it was praised for his insightful raps and Public Enemy-influenced beats. After disappearing for two years, Franti resurfaced in 1994 with Spearhead, a band more rooted in '70s funk; their debut Home was followed in 1997 by Chocolate Supa Highway. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
Michael Franti & Spearhead with Citizen Cope and Bombargo
Rock/hip hop fusion outfit Michael Franti & Spearhead continue to bring the good vibes, putting a new twist on touring with their combination music-and-yoga Soulshine Tour 2014. The energetic performer has made a career out of lifting people's spirits through music, and by adding a yoga session to his concerts he's taken the live experience to a new spiritual plane. Franti is a true showman, and whether he's leading fans through a series of vinyasas or performing favorites like "Stay Human", he creates a mood of love and acceptance at his concerts that make them a truly unforgettable experience.
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Michael Franti has come a long way since his days with socially conscious political rap group the Disposable Heroes of Hipopricy. After he disbanded the group in 1994 and formed Spearhead, he introduced elements of funk, soul and reggae into the mix. Through the years, Spearhead have become less hip hop and more of an amalgam of reggae, Afrobeat, soul, island music, rock and dancehall--kind of a catch-all dance band. But the biggest change to modern day Spearhead is the tone. Franti's music is downright joyful. He may still be a major political advocate interested in drawing attention to the injustices of the world, but songs like 2008's hit single "Say Hey (I Love You )" are happy toe-tappers. - Aaron Carnes
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Michael Franti released only one album as half of the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, but it was praised for his insightful raps and Public Enemy-influenced beats. After disappearing for two years, Franti resurfaced in 1994 with Spearhead, a band more rooted in '70s funk; their debut Home was followed in 1997 by Chocolate Supa Highway. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
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Rock/hip hop fusion outfit Michael Franti & Spearhead continue to bring the good vibes, putting a new twist on touring with their combination music-and-yoga Soulshine Tour 2014. The energetic performer has made a career out of lifting people's spirits through music, and by adding a yoga session to his concerts he's taken the live experience to a new spiritual plane. Franti is a true showman, and whether he's leading fans through a series of vinyasas or performing favorites like "Stay Human", he creates a mood of love and acceptance at his concerts that make them a truly unforgettable experience.
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Michael Franti has come a long way since his days with socially conscious political rap group the Disposable Heroes of Hipopricy. After he disbanded the group in 1994 and formed Spearhead, he introduced elements of funk, soul and reggae into the mix. Through the years, Spearhead have become less hip hop and more of an amalgam of reggae, Afrobeat, soul, island music, rock and dancehall--kind of a catch-all dance band. But the biggest change to modern day Spearhead is the tone. Franti's music is downright joyful. He may still be a major political advocate interested in drawing attention to the injustices of the world, but songs like 2008's hit single "Say Hey (I Love You )" are happy toe-tappers. - Aaron Carnes
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Michael Franti released only one album as half of the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, but it was praised for his insightful raps and Public Enemy-influenced beats. After disappearing for two years, Franti resurfaced in 1994 with Spearhead, a band more rooted in '70s funk; their debut Home was followed in 1997 by Chocolate Supa Highway. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
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