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La Jolla native Michael Franks’ music career predates the rise of both hip-hop and smooth jazz. But he has long been embraced by both worlds, much to the surprise of the veteran singer and writer of ...

For those longing to escape to the beach, the jungle or a “forgotten weekend” in Rio, Michael Franks’ musical passport can help take you there. For more than 30 years, the California native’s sultry ...

For all the great releases Michael Franks had up to this point, Skin Dive really put him on the map. This CD spawned his first Top 40 single ( Your Secret's Safe With Me ) as well as video, and became ...

Michael Franks has been cited as an idol by fellow troubadour Jason Mraz, whose wispy singing and sly wordplay owe a major debt to La Jolla native Franks. Artists as varied as Jack Johnson, Macy Gray ...

One of Detroit’s favorite international jazz musicians, singer-songwriter Michael Franks, will return to Detroit on Saturday at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, presented by Hollywood Casino ...

For the sixth year of the Jazz in the Park concert series at Armstrong Park, organizers decided to try something different and more ambitious. The 2017 spring season kicks off this weekend with a new ...

Michael Franks, the ever-artful singer-songwriter and harvester of the most delectable musical passion fruit known to distingué lovers, recently released his 18th offering, Time Together, his first ...

One of Detroit’s favorite international jazz musicians, singer-songwriter Michael Franks, will return to Detroit on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, presented by ...