London born (1969), Barak studied sax and composition at Royal Academy of Music and City University. followed by training in West African dance drumming and Latin percussion.

A Long-time member of Django Bates' big band Delightful Precipice he has also playing with Bosco De Oliveira, Nana Tsiboe, Robert Mitchell and Hilaire Penda (sax/perc).

His own bands Timeline (Afro-rhythmic jazz), Méta Méta (Cuban Batá fusion) and Roots of Unity present music often integrated with dance. In the past he has worked extensively with dance group Bullies Ballerinas.

Also responsible for drumming groups Akwaaba Drum Orchestra (djembe), Sounds of Senegal (sabar) and Rhythms of the City (samba bateria) stemming from 10 years of education work at City University, Goldsmiths College, Royal Academy of Music and numerous community projects.

Founder and main co-ordinator of F-IRE activities.