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Carlton was born in Bombay, (now [[Mumbai]]) on 19th March 1972 to Tony Braganza and Jane (née Pais). His father Tony was born in Goa and worked in the [[Central Railway zone|Central Railways]]. His mother Jane a school teacher was born in Mumbai. Carlton has a younger brother named Royston.
Carlton was born in Bombay, (now [[Mumbai]]) on 19th March 1972 to Tony Braganza and Jane (née Pais). His father Tony was born in Goa and worked in the [[Central Railway zone|Central Railways]]. His mother Jane a school teacher was born in Mumbai. Carlton has a younger brother named Royston.


He went to his neighborhood elementary school, St. Theresa’s in [[Bandra]], Mumbai. After completing his high school at St. Theresa’s he enrolled at the RD National college where he studied electronics for two years and got into Engineering. Simultaneously he enrolled at St. Xavier's College where he studied a year of math, statistics and economics. By age 18 he decided that he wanted to change tracks and become a sailor, as it was an assured career path and paid well. Following his new interest in sailing Carlton joined the Merchant Navy and completed his Chief Mates and sailed till 1997.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vacha |first=Virginia |date=30 August 2020 |title=The Man Behind The Music...Presenting Carlton Braganza |url=https://bandrabuzz.com/the-man-behind-the-music-presenting-carlton-braganza/ |website=BandraBuzz}}</ref>
He went to his neighborhood elementary school, St. Theresa’s in [[Bandra]], Mumbai. After completing his high school at St. Theresa’s Carlton enrolled at the RD National College where he studied electronics for two years and got into Engineering. Simultaneously he enrolled at St. Xavier's College where he studied a year of math, statistics and economics. By age 18 he decided that he wanted to change tracks and become a sailor, as it was an assured career path and paid well. Following his new interest in sailing Carlton joined the Merchant Navy and completed his Chief Mates and sailed till 1997.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vacha |first=Virginia |date=30 August 2020 |title=The Man Behind The Music...Presenting Carlton Braganza |url=https://bandrabuzz.com/the-man-behind-the-music-presenting-carlton-braganza/ |website=BandraBuzz}}</ref>


As a child he was very interested in art and music and was part of several choral groups. Through school and college he won numerous art and singing competitions.
As a child he was very interested in art and music and was part of several choral groups. Through school and college he won numerous art and singing competitions.
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== Career ==
== Career ==


Carlton married Eugenia Campos in Jan 1998 and with his wife he started 'Trump it' a boutique events and creative company. Together they started Opus, a music and art 'restobar' in [[Bangalore]], in 2013. A second Opus was opened in [[Whitefield, Bangalore]] with a third in [[Pune]]. His next venture was myopusradio, India’s first internet radio station for international music.
Carlton married Eugenia Campos in Jan 1998 and with his wife he started 'Trump it' an events and creative company. Together they started Opus, a music and art 'restobar' in [[Bangalore]], in 2013. A second Opus was opened in [[Whitefield, Bangalore]] with a third in [[Pune]]. His next venture was myopusradio, India’s first internet radio station for international music.


Carlton's wife died in 2009.
Carlton's wife's accidental premature death in 2009 set back their business plans for the following few years.


During the COVID pandemic and subsequent lockdown in India in 2020, Carlton started "Jukebox Jammies" on 22nd March 2020. <ref>{{Cite web |last=P |first=Mahalakshmi |date=June 20, 2020 |title=Cult Following: Supporting their own |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/cult-following-supporting-their-own/articleshow/76478461.cms |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dhanaraj |first=Ruth |date=June 20, 2020 |title=Bridge over troubled waters |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/bridge-over-troubled-waters/article32803830.ece |website=thehindu.com}}</ref> The events ran for almost 250 episodes, receiving more than 10 million views across Facebook and YouTube by the end of 2021. <ref>{{Cite web |date=7 September 2020 |title=Carlton Braganza on Why Playing Daily Online Gigs During the Lockdown Was The Best Thing Ever |url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/carlton-braganza-on-why-playing-daily-online-gigs-during-the-lockdown-was-the-best-thing-ever/ |website=www.rollingstoneindia.com}}</ref>
During the COVID pandemic and subsequent lockdown in India in 2020, Carlton started "Jukebox Jammies" on 22nd March 2020. <ref>{{Cite web |last=P |first=Mahalakshmi |date=June 20, 2020 |title=Cult Following: Supporting their own |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/cult-following-supporting-their-own/articleshow/76478461.cms |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dhanaraj |first=Ruth |date=June 20, 2020 |title=Bridge over troubled waters |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/bridge-over-troubled-waters/article32803830.ece |website=thehindu.com}}</ref> The events ran for almost 250 episodes, receiving more than 10 million views across Facebook and YouTube by the end of 2021. <ref>{{Cite web |date=7 September 2020 |title=Carlton Braganza on Why Playing Daily Online Gigs During the Lockdown Was The Best Thing Ever |url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/carlton-braganza-on-why-playing-daily-online-gigs-during-the-lockdown-was-the-best-thing-ever/ |website=www.rollingstoneindia.com}}</ref>
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== Awards ==
== Awards ==


Carlton Braganza was felicitated at the INCAIndia Awards 2021 for his contributions during the pandemic.<ref>{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=India Nightlife Convention & Awards (INCA) concludes its 5th Edition in Goa |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/india-nightlife-convention-amp-awards-inca-concludes-its-5th-edition-in-goa-845342890.html |access-date=12 March 2023 |work=www.prnewswire.com |language=en}}</ref>
Carlton Braganza was felicitated at the INCA India Awards 2021 for his contributions during the pandemic.<ref>{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=India Nightlife Convention & Awards (INCA) concludes its 5th Edition in Goa |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/india-nightlife-convention-amp-awards-inca-concludes-its-5th-edition-in-goa-845342890.html |access-date=12 March 2023 |work=www.prnewswire.com |language=en}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 16:15, 13 March 2023

Carlton Braganza
File:Carlton Braganza Portrait.png
Born (1972-03-19) March 19, 1972 (age 52)
NationalityIndian
Alma materSt. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Notable workOPUS, Myopusradio and JUKEBOX JAMMIES
Websitecarltonbraganza.com

Carlton Braganza is an Indian musician who was the subject of media coverage during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns because of his hour-long "Jukebox Jammies" music sessions.[1][2][3]

Early life and Education

Carlton was born in Bombay, (now Mumbai) on 19th March 1972 to Tony Braganza and Jane (née Pais). His father Tony was born in Goa and worked in the Central Railways. His mother Jane a school teacher was born in Mumbai. Carlton has a younger brother named Royston.

He went to his neighborhood elementary school, St. Theresa’s in Bandra, Mumbai. After completing his high school at St. Theresa’s Carlton enrolled at the RD National College where he studied electronics for two years and got into Engineering. Simultaneously he enrolled at St. Xavier's College where he studied a year of math, statistics and economics. By age 18 he decided that he wanted to change tracks and become a sailor, as it was an assured career path and paid well. Following his new interest in sailing Carlton joined the Merchant Navy and completed his Chief Mates and sailed till 1997.[4]

As a child he was very interested in art and music and was part of several choral groups. Through school and college he won numerous art and singing competitions.

Career

Carlton married Eugenia Campos in Jan 1998 and with his wife he started 'Trump it' an events and creative company. Together they started Opus, a music and art 'restobar' in Bangalore, in 2013. A second Opus was opened in Whitefield, Bangalore with a third in Pune. His next venture was myopusradio, India’s first internet radio station for international music.

Carlton's wife's accidental premature death in 2009 set back their business plans for the following few years.

During the COVID pandemic and subsequent lockdown in India in 2020, Carlton started "Jukebox Jammies" on 22nd March 2020. [5][6] The events ran for almost 250 episodes, receiving more than 10 million views across Facebook and YouTube by the end of 2021. [7]

Carlton launched a virtual talent hunt 'Kroaking' in 2022.[8] Carlton performed with Natalie Di Luccio at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival in 2023.[9]

Awards

Carlton Braganza was felicitated at the INCA India Awards 2021 for his contributions during the pandemic.[10]

References

  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". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Independent Musicians Shine Bright As Pandemic Silences Bollywood". NDTV.com. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  4. ^ Vacha, Virginia (30 August 2020). "The Man Behind The Music...Presenting Carlton Braganza". BandraBuzz.
  5. ^ P, Mahalakshmi (June 20, 2020). "Cult Following: Supporting their own". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  6. ^ Dhanaraj, Ruth (June 20, 2020). "Bridge over troubled waters". thehindu.com.
  7. ^ "Carlton Braganza on Why Playing Daily Online Gigs During the Lockdown Was The Best Thing Ever". www.rollingstoneindia.com. 7 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Kroaking in his jammies". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "India Nightlife Convention & Awards (INCA) concludes its 5th Edition in Goa". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 12 March 2023.


Category:Living people Category:1972 births Category:Indian musicians