Taken from Twin Cities Indymedia (March 14, 2004)
Michael Franti talks to Twin Cities
by jennifer
We caught up with Michael Franti from Spearhead when he stopped in Minneapolis on his current tour. We asked this musical activist about Miami police surveillance of hip hops stars, the revolutionary potential of the hip hop movement and challenges he faces in his industry at a time when record companies serve the share holders over the consumers.
We asked Michael about Miami police surveillance of hip hops stars, the revolutionary potential of the hip hop movement and what challenges he faces in his industry at a time when record companies serve the share holders over the consumers.
Shouts go out to Pretty, Michael's tour manager, and Wendy, his publicist for coordinating this interview.
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