India, Aug. 18 -- Michael Franti has spoken out following the cancellation of the Soulshine at Sea music cruise due to accusations of grooming and sex abuse levelled against him.

The 59-year-old singer-songwriter admitted to having an affair, but he refuted Spanish singer-songwriter Victoria Canal's charges. Franti admitted to cheating on his wife in a post on Instagram on August 17.

"7 years ago I had a romantic relationship outside my marriage. It was with an artist who was touring with me. I broke my wedding vows, I broke my wife's trust, I broke her heart, and for that I am deeply sorry for the pain my actions have caused her," Franti stated.

Sara Agah Franti, a former ER nurse, is the wife of Michael Franti. She is also the founde...