B a r a k a B l u e
is a poet, musician, author, and teacher from Seattle, Washington. In addition to releasing multiple studio albums, authoring books of poetry, and performing internationally, Baraka Blue is a prolific educator with a master’s degree in Islamic Studies from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley.
He spent a number of years studying with traditional spiritual masters in Africa, Turkey, Asia and the Arab world. He has performed and taught all over the world, including at institutions such as Harvard, Princeton, and the School of Oriental and African Studies.
In 2018, Baraka Blue founded the Rumi Center for Spirituality and the Arts which provides online courses to seekers from anywhere in the world. Baraka Blue has also conducted creative writing workshops for K-12 schools, universities, cultural and religious centers, and various organizations worldwide.
He is the host of the award winning podcast Path & Present, which features conversations on spirituality in the modern world.
Baraka Blue offers personalized sessions on writing, poetry, Sufi poetry, and related subjects, either one-on-one or for small groups. Tailored to your goals or areas of interest, these sessions can be quite beneficial. If you’re interested in working with Baraka Blue, please reach out via email below.