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 ...

Singer-songwriter Michael Franks may not be recording as many albums as he did back in the 1970s or 1980s, but fans aren't worried. As VOA's Doug Levine tells us, each new album is worth the wait ...

Despite sonic glitches, the rare club engagement served fans well as Franks looked back on more than than 25 years of recordings, singing clever or fanciful romantic ballads in a still boyish tenor.

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 ...

It's hard to believe it is almost 30 years since Michael Franks made us ... This tongue-in-cheek ditty from 1975 is one of 15 songs on this newly-released CD which has Mr Smooth singing all ...

Franks is best known for his 1976 smooth jazz hit "Popsicle Toes." This year, Franks released a new album, Time Together, with more songs suited for cooling down on summer days.

One of Detroit’s favorite international jazz musicians, singer-songwriter Michael Franks, will return to Detroit Saturday, Aug. 17.

One of Detroit’s favorite international jazz musicians, singer-songwriter Michael Franks, will return to Detroit Saturday, Aug. 17.