COVER STORY: Michael Franti

Most people believe that to be revolutionary means to be violent, and that these (alleged) acts of violence are carried out by rebels. Michael Franti, front man for the politically charged rock/ reggae/ hip-hop hybrid Michael Franti & Spearhead, states that "to be a rebel today means to be in support of peace, in support of reconciliation, and in the power of the people." This proclamation also provides insight into the meaning of All Rebel Rockers, the group's sixth full-length album.

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