About this Event

Baraka have made Bristol their base for a very long time now but the are on the road touring the world more than they are at home.



The band is a unique combination of some of the finest musicians you will have experienced. Members hailing from Ghana, Senegal, Dominica, Trinidad and Southern Ireland. Each individual contributes his own sound and style - Reggae featuring a Kora and Djembe, Township with a Calypso bassline, Hilife with a Blues Harmonica, Soca with Balafon and Flute. Baraka is edgy, experimantal and innovative and incredibly entertaining!



DJ Ryu is the founder of Rockit Science and has played alongside Massive Attacks' Daddy G, Portishead's Andy Smith, Bill Brewster, A-Skillz, The Nextmen, Normski, Cut La Roc, Psychemagik, Midfield General, Deadly Avenger, Leo Zero, Mighty Mouse, FC Kahuna, Leftside Wobble, Cosmonauts, Punks Jump Up, The C90s, Mojo Filter and Dean Sunshine Smith. DJing for 10+ years and plays everything from funk, soul, boogie & balearic to disco, house, electro & techno with a healthy dose of remixes, re-edits & secret weapons to keep every dancefloor going all night long.