Baraka

World Music Band, based in Bristol

BARAKA is a World Music Band based in Bristol, which takes as its inspiration the music of West Africa, South Africa, The Caribbean and Ireland, to produce its own unique and original sound. The result is a heady mix of global beats, intricate rhythms and soaring melodies.

Featuring musicians from Ghana - Ben Baddoo on Percussion and Balafon; Dominica – Royston Gage on Bass; Northern Ireland – Paul Bradley on Guitar and Mark Bradley on Drums; Southern Ireland – Brendan Whitmore on Sax; and regular guest - Modou Cissoko from Senegal on Kora and Djembe, BARAKA brings a wonderful mix of cultural and musical influences to bear.

Since their formation BARAKA have delighted audiences all over the country, as well as visits to Ireland and mainland Europe. BARAKA have recently filmed a cameo for Channel 4's "SKINS", playing the part of an African band backing a gospel choir. As well as Moudou Cissoko writing a song for one of the featured characters to sing, BARAKA's Daniel Isakongo wrote and arranged the gospel song featured in the episode, and performed by BARAKA.

BARAKA is a professional, independent, original, multi-cultural, multi-racial band with no affiliations to big business - so we have no incentives to offer except brilliant music. (Well, we might have t-shirts next year) So if you would like an high energy mixture of Hi-life, Township, Soca, Soukous, Calypso and Reggae, BARAKA is the one!!