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I could be really sad and I start to cry I feel alive then. I could be at a concert and I throw my hands up in the air and I feel elation I feel alive then.

Michael Franti

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Michael Franti
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: April 21
Composer
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Peace Activist
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Oakland
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