Michael Franti & Spearhead

Franti has come a long way from the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy a quarter century ago, his aggresive art-rap act. These days, his politicism comes covered in coconut oil and sand on reggae-tinged, acoustic beach-pop like "Life is Better with You." His latest album, All People, blends the surf balladry of Jack Johnson with the global party of Manu Chau.