Baraka Kwa Wimbo

Pronuciation: ​[Bah-rah-kah] [Ka-wah] [Wim-boh]

 

Baraka Kwa Wimbo is an all-female a cappella gospel ensemble on the campus of Cornell University, Ithaca New York.

Our name means "Blessings Through Song" in the language of Kiswahili.

The purpose of BKW is to spiritually and culturally enlighten the Cornell community and surrounding areas through the medium of Black Gospel music. The Ensemble carries out its suited purpose by performing at various campus programs and community activities.

 

Past Engagements

 

Cornell University Orientation Week Arch-sings

Black Students United - "Sankofa"

Ujamaa Residential College Welcome Back BBQ & Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration

First Assembly Church - College Student Service

After Hours @ the Johnson Museum

Black Students United Black History Month Closing Ceremony

Calvary Baptist Church Mother Daughter Tea

3AM Binghamton Revival

Chosen Generation Gospel Choir Annual Concerts
International Women's Day

Cornell University ILR School "King-Shaw Hall Dedication"

Black Students United presents "It's A Black Affair"

Festival of Black Gospel

and the list goes on...!