pianist Perfomer Composer Educator
“Baraka stands out for his rare ability to fuse East African rhythmic languages with jazz improvisation into a clear, contemporary sound. He turns groove, body percussion, and interlocking patterns into strong compositional ideas, not just accompaniment, creating music that is both sophisticated and immediately felt. Just as importantly, he connects performance, composition, and education into one community-centered practice, giving his work depth and real cultural purpose.”
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About Me
Baraka Issabu is a Tanzanian pianist, music educator, composer, arranger, and producer based in Helsinki, Finland. Rooted in East African musical traditions, his work blends traditional rhythms and melodic language with Afrojazz, Afro-fusion and Jazz, with the piano as the core storytelling instrument. Through his involvement with the East Africa Global Music Campus (Tanzania), Baraka has deepened his practice in documenting, performing and transmitting regional music cultures. In 2023, he moved to Finland to pursue his Bachelor’s and Master’sdegree in the Global Music Programme at Sibelius Academy, expanding his artistic horizons through rigorous study and intercultural collaboration.
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Live & Studio
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Professional Skills
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Music
Theory
Pentatonic
scales
Tuning By
ear
Strumming
patterns
Guitar Lessons
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Tab, Techniques & Tips
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Next Tours
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Stay In Touch With Me, Get Every Day, New Tabs, Tips & Tricks
You'll also get occasional news on tour dates and new music releases.
