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The most difficult part for me is feeling connected to the people that I love but always being on the go to different places.

Michael Franti

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Michael Franti
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: April 21
Composer
Guitarist
Peace Activist
Poet
Rapper
Singer
Oakland
California
Always
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