Global Swagger of the Motor City, Drake Phifer talks Detroit Diaspora 2026
About this episode
Drake Phifer discusses the Detroit Diaspora cultural festival and its significance for Detroiters worldwide.
“We got the goods for you here.” Drake Phifer returns to Detroit is Different to share the heart behind Detroit Diaspora, a cultural festival built around the music, movement, art, food, vendors, and unmistakable style Detroit has carried across the world. In conversation with Khary Frazier, Drake frames the event as a homecoming for Detroiters and descendants of Detroiters whose families, creativity, and influence now live across the globe. Detroit Diaspora honors the DJs, dancers, visual artists, makers, and community builders who keep the city’s spirit alive wherever they land. More than a festival, it is an immersive celebration of Black Detroit’s cultural reach—connecting Paris, Berlin, Washington, D.C., Thailand, and beyond back to the city that shaped the sound. 8th Annual Detroit Diaspora Day Fest is a 12-hour celebration of global Black culture where the family reunion, art opening, house party, marketplace, cipher, and block party meet.This year’s musical experience brings together selectors, artists, and cultural storytellers, including: DJs will move the crowd, artists will showcase visual stories, vendors will share fashion, food, jewelry, wellness, and cultural…
People in this episode
Host: Khary Frazier
Guest: Drake Phifer
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Detroit Diaspora
Books & works: Detroit Diaspora Pop-Up Art Show
Places: Detroit, Paris, Berlin, Washington, D.C., Thailand
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