Poet G Yamazawa throws down some powerful rhymes on Diaspora Day at the 2014 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. This session, organized by Busboys and Poets and co-sponsored by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, extended the themes of the China and Kenya Festival programs by exploring cultural expressions from local African and Asian diaspora groups.

Videography: Abby Sternberg
Editing: Charlie Weber