Carlton Braganza is a singer and entertainer known for his hour-long "Jukebox Jammies" music sessions during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns.[1][2][3]

Carlton Braganza
Nationality (legal)Indian
Alma materSt. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Notable workOPUS, Myopusradio and JUKEBOX JAMMIES
Websitecarltonbraganza.com

During the COVID pandemic lockdown in India, Braganza started "Jukebox Jammies" on 22 March 2020.[4][5] The series ran for almost 250 episodes, receiving more than 10 million views across Facebook and YouTube by the end of 2021.[6]

Braganza launched a virtual talent competition called 'KroaKING' in 2022.[7] Carlton performed with Natalie Di Luccio at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival in 2023.[8]

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Carlton Braganza was recognized at the India Nightlife Convention & Awards 2021 in the "Lockdown's Leading Lights" category for his contributions during the pandemic.[9]

References edit

  1. ^ Muthalaly, Shonali (16 May 2020). "This Bengaluru musician has been jamming from his bedroom for 54 days straight". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Independent musicians thrive as pandemic silences Bollywood". Eyewitness News. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Independent Musicians Shine Bright As Pandemic Silences Bollywood". NDTV Movies. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  4. ^ P, Mahalakshmi (June 20, 2020). "Cult Following: Supporting their own". The Times of India.
  5. ^ Dhanaraj, Ruth (June 20, 2020). "Bridge over troubled waters". The Hindu.
  6. ^ "Carlton Braganza on Why Playing Daily Online Gigs During the Lockdown Was The Best Thing Ever". Rolling Stone India. 7 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Kroaking in his jammies". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  8. ^ Tagat, Anurag (5 February 2023). "Music Guide to Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2023: Colonial Cousins, Shantanu Moitra and more". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  9. ^ "India Nightlife Convention & Awards (INCA) concludes its 5th Edition in Goa". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 12 March 2023.

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