Words are powerful tools for self-expression and for changing the world. WordSpeak, a project for teens, includes workshops, slams and performances in a Miami residency by George Yamazawa. George comes to Miami to launch the tenth year of Tigertail’s WordSpeak, an ongoing spoken word program for South Florida teens.
During his residency week, George Yamazawa will perform and lead workshops for students at a number of Miami-Dade high schools. These WordSpeak events provide Miami teens the opportunity to learn more about spoken word as a way to express themselves, in an appealing medium that blends poetry, theater and hip hop culture.
The public will have an opportunity to hear George Yamazawa read and perform his writings and poetry at The Betsy – South Beach Arts and Culture Annex at The Carlton. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Persons interested should RSVP to [email protected].
Born and raised by Japanese immigrants in Durham, North Carolina, George Masao Yamazawa, Jr, didn’t always have it easy growing up. Other kids made fun of the shape of his eyes or called him Chinese. His relationship with his strict father wasn’t always easy. His best friend passed away when he was in junior high. After he was expelled from school at age 16, George began to explore his family’s religion, Buddhism, more deeply to help fight his depression.
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