# Reclaiming Roots: Rhythm and Decolonization in the Diaspora with Rafa Sarria Bustamante

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Podcast: [The Thin Veil with Ezra Lipp](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-thin-veil-with-ezra-lipp-7793355)
Published: 2026-05-20T14:00:00+00:00
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In this episode of The Thin Veil , Ezra sits down with musician, activist, and La Gente SF frontman Rafa Sarria Bustamante for a wide-ranging conversation on identity, decolonization, Palestine, diaspora, anti-fascism, and political awakening. Rafa reflects on growing up Colombian-Nicaraguan in San Francisco’s Mission District, navigating mixed cultural identity, confronting racism and colorism, and how those experiences shaped his activism. The conversation explores connections between Indigenous struggles across the Americas, Palestinian liberation, Zionism, diaspora identity, and the ongoing work of decolonizing inherited narratives. They also discuss activism, music as resistance, solidarity movements, electoral politics, direct action, and what it means to find your place in liberation work. The Thin Veil / Ezra Lipp’s Patreon Support Ezra’s Work and The Show on Patreon The Mixtape for Palestine Concert benefiting United For Dignity Alliance Tickets on Sale now! Sunday 5/31/2026 Ivy Room, Albany CA The Thin Veil with Ezra Lipp The Thin Veil on all Podcast Platforms The Thin Veil on Youtube Ezra Lipp’s Sites https://www.instagram.com/ezralipp https://www.ezralipp.com https://www.youtube.com/@Ezralipp Thin Veil Theme Music by Magic In The Other https://www.instagram.com/magicintheother https://www.magicintheother.com https://www.youtube.com/@magicintheother (00:00) - Intro (02:45) - Meet Rafa (03:20) - Growing Up Colombian-Nicaraguan in San Francisco (05:35) - Colorism, Colonialism & Identity (09:35) - Palestine, Arab Diaspora & Political Awakening (13:35) - Ashkenazi Jewish Identity & Decolonization (16:45) - Music as Activism (20:10) - Cultural Tokenism & Political Pushback (22:45) - Grief, Gaza & Radicalization (24:40) - Speaking Across Commun…

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