In 2008, Joshua Caraco studied abroad in Senegal where he began taking Kora lessons from a djeli (griot) named Baba Kouyate. Upon returning, Josh was able to continue studying Kora with Karamo Susso and Solo Cissokho, joining them and several SF Bay Area Kora players in the Symphony of Koras. Josh later studied with Yacouba Sissoko. Joshua has deep respect for the traditional music of the Kora. As an outsider, not serving a traditional purpose--but also not as skilled with other instruments--Josh has developed as a musician by expanding his use of Kora to play in many different styles and spaces.

In 2019, Joshua began working with South African dancer Tumelo Michael Moloi and in 2021 they were guest performers with Portland band Pink Martini. 

In 2022, Josh won an artist grant from Lane Arts Council. Later that year, he and Moloi collectively received a coveted Creative Heights grant from Oregon Community Foundation which they used to create the spectacular show "Sanibonani (Hello, How Are You?)".

In 2025, Joshua traveled to Boston to study and perform as part of Silkroad Project's Global Musician Workshop.

Josh is a member of Shamwari feat. Gilbert Zvamaida who just recorded their first album. He has also been active playing afro-mexican Son Jarocho music with community groups.