Baraka is a singer, songwriter, & pianist in Los Angeles. Classically trained at the renowned Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California, Baraka specializes in vocal versatility. With an extensive background in both live performance and studio recording, Baraka regularly sings a variety of genres, including Jazz, Pop, Classical, R&B, Folk, and Musical Theatre.
During her studies at USC, where she holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Vocal Music, Baraka was in USC's International Award-winning a cappella group, Reverse Osmosis, for three years. Recording two albums with the group and performing in numerous venues, such as the Lincoln Center in New York City, Baraka made distinctions as a soloist, vocal percussionist, and vocal arranger, winning several competitive awards in each category.
Baraka is a strong sight-reader with perfect pitch and a wide range (D3 to D6). She is available for live performances and studio recording sessions, either as a soloist, backup vocalist, ensemble singer, or instrumentalist (piano & vocal percussion). She also works professionally as an arranger for John Burroughs High School in Burbank, CA and Scott Johnson Middle School in Houston, TX and is available to write commissioned arrangements.
Hello dear friend, We are so happy to wish you the best for starting your work after few months of holidays. We hope that you passed wonderful vacation and that's gonna help you to boost all your ambitions. Same for us. Have a magic week ! Zilbanum
Thanks Baraka! I'm actually moving back to SF next month. I've been living in NYC for the past 3 years =) It's time to head on home. I'm trying to sing still, slowly but surely. I'm so glad you're still using that incredible voice of yours!
Just wanted to let you know how blessed I was to hear your music, and the Lord knew just what I needed. May you be blessed for the finals! You have our votes.
OMG! Baraka!!! I think of you often too!!! How's married life? You look so happy! How's your family? I wish I lived closer so I could see you compete, I wish you all the best!! (although we both know that you're a rock star and that you'll blow the cometition away with your beautiful voice) :-)
I've been out of work since last November, I start work with Dorian tomorrow!!! So exciting!!! I worked with them last year as a temporary photographer, they liked me so much that they asked me back this year!!!...*sigh* so happy to be taking pictures again:-)
Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!:-D
(PS. Pending on paychecks, I might be taking my family to Disneyland for my birthday) :-)
Baraka! I only just now saw your comment that you left a while back in June! I don't know why that is...but I'm glad I finally saw it! I miss you too...very much! I would LOVE to go to church and lunch with you! It would be so lovely to see you and catch up. It has been too long! What would be a good date for you? I hope to talk to you soon! Love, Kristen
Baraka is a singer, songwriter, & pianist in Los Angeles. Classically trained at the renowned Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California, Baraka specializes in vocal versatility. With an extensive background in both live performance and studio recording, Baraka regularly sings a variety of genres, including Jazz, Pop, Classical, R&B, Folk, and Musical Theatre.
