Raga Rock

A Documentary on the Life and Times of

Legendary Jazz/Fusion Saxophonist

Braz Gonsalves

Saxophonist Braz Gonsalves has been a living legend in his time and a doyen of the Jazz music genre in India. His footprint is visible across the history of music, from the period when the Portuguese were still colonizers to Independent India, spanning over 80 years as a professional musician.

Gonsalves redefined the music industry and found a lasting place in transitioning from gospel to blending American jazz and Indian ragas into a fusion of harmony and sound. After a 40-year hiatus, well past his retirement, he has returned to the music industry in an increasingly nationalist India. His mission is to let his music find an answer to contemporary India and create an environment that is more inclusive, diverse, and tolerant of all genres of music. This is his gift to a new generation and a new India.