In recent years we've been to lots of concerts including James Taylor, Earth, Wind & Fire and Carlos Santana. I felt right at home at all of them...people who looked a lot like me -- baby boomers -- were everywhere. I sang along with all the tunes and danced in my seat. On Friday night we went to see Michael Franti and Spearhead perform. According to my husband, Franti is the reincarnation of Bob Marley. He's a conscious reggae artist/poet/rock star who views music "as a way to stir the soul and as a vehicle for social change."
For the first time ever, I felt like a fish out of water. The audience was REALLY young... since they were serving alcohol I am assuming most were over 21 but just barely. It's likely we were among the oldest people in the crowd.
Once the music began I quickly forgot about the age thing and had a fantastic time. The reggae/ska/funk beat took over and before I knew it I was grooving to the music. Franti's lyrics are powerful and memorable including:
"You can bomb the world into pieces but we can't bomb it into peace."
and
"God is too big for one religion."
He sings of love, social justice, peace and togetherness. I was thrilled to discover that the younger set has a powerful messenger in Michael Franti.
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