“Baraka brings mystical elements of India to the Reggae and Hip-Hop world in a refreshing and unique way!”
(Shyam Kishore, Namaste Newsletter)

“Baraka is a hard working band that is unified in its intent of artistic effort towards a spiritual end.” (Bamboo Steve, Musician / Interview).

“The music has a certain quality about it that causes the listeners to go into a kind of trance, to allow their analytical mind to turn off and for them in that moment to sink into the experience and co-creative flow of the music. This seems to be where the greatest power for the band is held, and perhaps their greatest intention.” (Aaron Pollitt, Musician / Interview)

“Baraka is a wonderful band, full of friendly and fun people. Their unique and holistic approach to music is very refreshing. I think their blending of various sounds into a new flavor can be compared to the classic blending of chocolate and peanut butter. Hey you’ve got your reggae in my kirtan!” (Zachary N Wolfe, Monk & Storyteller)

“Baraka makes the Kirtan so delicious that people really do stop. And intentionally or unintentionally become more receptive spiritual entities because of it.” (Bamboo Steve, Musician / Interview).

“A perfect blend of healing sounds.” (Roland Nash, Shanti Villa Institute)

“The experience of Baraka seems to be received with such appreciation and relief by so many of its listeners and participants, as though the experience is greatly healing to them.” (Aaron Pollitt, Musician / Interview)

“Om Blessed One, By the Grace of our Divine Sadguru; Baraka’s music, So much light, So much light, So much light. (our Agnihotra band) Om Tat” (Sri Charles, Founder of Shanti Villa Institute and Heal the Atmosphere Association)

“There is a need for this in our culture, the simplicity and spiritual drone of this music is something which is obviously missing. Our culture is such like a drive up window culture now now now. There is a profound loss of connection in it.” (Bamboo Steve, Musician / Interview)

“I have been listening to “The Voyage” and believe me when I tell you I cannot believe I was deprived of such good music for this long. I was really impressed and inspired by the musicality, lyrics, and love I felt from it. I mean truly, great music. Im proud of you and your roots. Thank you for the cd!” (Manon The Voice, Musician)

“BEATLE LOVE and BLESSINGS! Baraka is an amazing group of musicians and their passion and knowledge of Kirtan is something you want to experience firsthand. They are loving of everyone and everything around them…. beautiful energy. Come be a part of this wonderful evening at Mother Nature’s Sun…. And John and George are ALWAYS here.” (Wendy Morrison, Owner of Mother Nature’s Sun, Indianapolis, IN)