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Michael Franti & Spearhead with Soja Live in Bend
August 5, 2023 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Michael Franti (born April 21, 1966) is an American rapper, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and singer-songwriter, known for his participation in many musical projects, most with a political and social emphasis, including the Beatnigs and the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy. He is the creator and lead vocalist of his current independent project, Michael Franti & Spearhead, a band that blends hip hop with a variety of other styles including funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock.
SOJA (an acronym of Soldiers of Jah Army) is an American Grammy-award-winning reggae band based in Arlington, Virginia. Formed in 1997, their music is currently produced under ATO Records. The eight-member band has released a number of singles, albums, and DVDs, including SOJA – Live in Hawaii. Their third full-length album Born in Babylon peaked at #11 on the Top Heatseekers chart, while their 2012 album Strength to Survive topped the Billboard Reggae Album Chart.
Michael Franti & Spearhead along with Soja make their way to Bend’s own Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Saturday, August 5 as part of the Big Big Love Tour.
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