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Be as radiant as the sun, as healing as the rain, as generous as a tree.

Michael Franti

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Michael Franti
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: April 21
Composer
Guitarist
Peace Activist
Poet
Rapper
Singer
Oakland
California
Radiant
Generous
Healing
Rain
Sun
Tree

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