There’s no one you wouldn’t love if you knew their story. Michael Franti is a globally-recognized musician, humanitarian, activist, and award-winning filmmaker revered for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, devotion to health and wellness, worldwide philanthropic efforts, and the power of his optimism. Michael’s album ‘Stay Human Vol. II,’ which is an accompaniment to his documentary ‘Stay Human,’ focuses on how we hold on to our humanity in the most challenging times of our lives – and this podcast seeks to do the same. On the heels of four Billboard #1 singles and an array of Top 30 hits, Michael continues his mission of empowering a vast audience of likeminded activists and world-changers to create positive change. His 11th studio album ‘Work Hard And Be Nice’ is OUT NOW! Tune in to ‘Stay Human’ to join the movement!
There’s no one you wouldn’t love if you knew their story. Michael Franti is a globally-recognized musician, humanitarian, activist, and award-winning filmmaker revered for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, devotion to health and wellness, worldwide philanthropic efforts, and the power of his optimism. Michael’s album ‘Stay Human Vol. II,’ which is an accompaniment to his documentary ‘Stay Human,’ focuses on how we hold on to our humanity in the most challenging times of our lives – and this podcast seeks to do the same. On the heels of four Billboard #1 singles and an array of Top 30 hits, Michael continues his mission of empowering a vast audience of likeminded activists and world-changers to create positive change. His 11th studio album ‘Work Hard And Be Nice’ is OUT NOW! Tune in to ‘Stay Human’ to join the movement!
Country star BRELAND talks about his newest hit with Keith Urban, “Throw It Back,” on Michael Franti’s Stay Human podcast. The pair also chat about the “cross country” genre, BRELAND’s musical influences growing up, and more. Videos by American Songwriter Growing up around gospel music almost exclusively, BRELAND didn’t gain his true “musical exploration” until he More
Growing up with the goal of becoming the best steel player in his church, Robert Randolph went on to become a four-time Grammy-nominated pedal steel guitarist. Randolph also became ranked 97th on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists” list. Videos by American Songwriter Explaining his upbringing, transition from church music to secular music, and more, Randolph More
From the global hit “I Need A Dollar” to the genre-bending EDM classic “Wake Me Up,” Aloe Blacc has never been one to shy away from breaking norms and pushing musical boundaries. In his conversation with Michael Franti on the Stay Human podcast, Blacc shares what influenced him, his take on artistry, and the importance More
Joshua Radin, a tremendously successful songwriter, joins Michael Franti’s Stay Human podcast for an in-depth conversation on Radin’s career, achievements, and newest album The Ghost and the Wall. Videos by American Songwriter Looking back on Radin’s relationship with music, he explains that becoming a songwriter wasn’t necessarily something he expected. Writing songs didn’t come naturally More
Emerging country artist Niko Moon joins Michael Franti’s Stay Human podcast to chat about Moon’s early musical roots growing up in Atlanta, meeting his wife, releasing his first EP Good Time, and much more. Videos by American Songwriter Finding a fascination for music at an early age, Moon explains that it was his father— who More
Speech, the frontman for hip-hop group Arrested Development joins Michael Franti’s Stay Human podcast for a candid conversation about business versus creativity in the industry. The duo also chats about how Speech’s song “Tennessee” came about, striving for “black excellence,” and more. Videos by American Songwriter Praised for their unique Afrocentric sound, Arrested Development first More
