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Economic Times
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Indian man revives Louis Armstrong's spirit in Paris with surprise stage performance. Netizens say, ‘What a Wonderful World!'
In a heartwarming moment on the streets of Paris, Indian singer Carlton Braganza stunned a crowd by joining an Australian band to sing Louis Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World.' With a voice strikingly similar to Armstrong's, Braganza's impromptu performance turned into a viral sensation, reminding everyone of music's power to unite beyond borders. (Screenshot: Instagram/ In the heart of a summer evening in Paris, beneath soft lights and the casual buzz of a street performance, magic unfolded—not in fireworks or grandeur, but in the unmistakable timbre of a voice that felt like it had time-travelled straight from the soul of jazz legend Louis Armstrong. It started with an impromptu gesture. As the Australian band Adam Hall and The Velvet Playboys entertained a lively Parisian crowd with their rendition of 'What a Wonderful World,' they turned to the audience and invited a quiet-looking Indian man onstage. No one knew what to expect. But as Carlton Braganza took the mic and sang the first note, time seemed to stand man's voice—gravelly, warm, and deeply reminiscent of Armstrong's signature growl—sent a ripple of astonishment across the crowd. The band stopped in awe for a beat. Cheers erupted. What began as a casual street gig had transformed into an unforgettable performance. In a now-viral video circulating on social media, Braganza, dressed in relaxed casuals, stands confidently under the open Parisian sky, surrounded by musicians and an enchanted audience. The Australian band follows his lead as he pours soul into every note of the timeless classic. For those unfamiliar with the name, Carlton Braganza isn't just a lucky passerby. He is an acclaimed Indian singer who rose to online fame during the COVID-19 lockdown for his soulful virtual performances from home. Braganza's initiative, Jukebox Jammies, brought solace to thousands stuck in isolation—offering nightly concerts filled with classics, banter, and heart. But even with his growing digital fan base, few could've predicted that a spontaneous moment in Paris would showcase his voice on such a global stage. 'Paris is amongst my fave places in the world!' Braganza later wrote on Instagram. 'To be asked to join on that last song was special! Thank you @adamhallmusician and the velvet playboys. You guys were a vibe!'The comments on the viral video capture the sentiment that words can barely contain. 'He's got the gruffy voice as Louis Armstrong🔥❤️🙌 Love!' wrote one user. 'This band genuinely was impressed! Well done, mate,' said another. Many, especially from India, expressed pride: 'You're making us Indians proud.' And the one comment that echoed the moment's magic: 'What a wonderful world!'
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Indian man revives Louis Armstrong's spirit in Paris with surprise stage performance. Netizens say, ‘What a Wonderful World!'
When an Indian man was pulled onstage by an Australian band in Paris, no one expected magic. But as he began singing 'What a Wonderful World,' his soulful voice evoked Louis Armstrong himself, leaving the crowd in awe. The video has since gone viral, with netizens calling the moment joyful, nostalgic, and pure musical serendipity. In a heartwarming moment on the streets of Paris, Indian singer Carlton Braganza stunned a crowd by joining an Australian band to sing Louis Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World.' With a voice strikingly similar to Armstrong's, Braganza's impromptu performance turned into a viral sensation, reminding everyone of music's power to unite beyond borders. (Screenshot: Instagram/ ) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads An Unplanned Encore That Moved Paris Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Netizens Say, 'What a Wonderful World Indeed' In the heart of a summer evening in Paris, beneath soft lights and the casual buzz of a street performance, magic unfolded—not in fireworks or grandeur, but in the unmistakable timbre of a voice that felt like it had time-travelled straight from the soul of jazz legend Louis started with an impromptu gesture. As the Australian band Adam Hall and The Velvet Playboys entertained a lively Parisian crowd with their rendition of 'What a Wonderful World,' they turned to the audience and invited a quiet-looking Indian man onstage. No one knew what to as Carlton Braganza took the mic and sang the first note, time seemed to stand man's voice—gravelly, warm, and deeply reminiscent of Armstrong's signature growl—sent a ripple of astonishment across the crowd. The band stopped in awe for a beat. Cheers erupted. What began as a casual street gig had transformed into an unforgettable a now-viral video circulating on social media, Braganza, dressed in relaxed casuals, stands confidently under the open Parisian sky, surrounded by musicians and an enchanted audience. The Australian band follows his lead as he pours soul into every note of the timeless those unfamiliar with the name, Carlton Braganza isn't just a lucky passerby. He is an acclaimed Indian singer who rose to online fame during the COVID-19 lockdown for his soulful virtual performances from home. Braganza's initiative, Jukebox Jammies, brought solace to thousands stuck in isolation—offering nightly concerts filled with classics, banter, and even with his growing digital fan base, few could've predicted that a spontaneous moment in Paris would showcase his voice on such a global stage.'Paris is amongst my fave places in the world!' Braganza later wrote on Instagram . 'To be asked to join on that last song was special! Thank you @adamhallmusician and the velvet playboys. You guys were a vibe!'The comments on the viral video capture the sentiment that words can barely contain.'He's got the gruffy voice as Louis Armstrong🔥❤️🙌 Love!' wrote one user. 'This band genuinely was impressed! Well done, mate,' said especially from India, expressed pride: 'You're making us Indians proud.'And the one comment that echoed the moment's magic: 'What a wonderful world!'
Daily Mail
20-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
I knew something was off about a builder but I desperately needed the work… what they did next is a frustrating problem in the construction industry
The owner of a fencing company has vented his frustration after he was left $100,000 out of pocket when a builder suddenly collapsed. AH Fencing director Adam Hall said he noticed the builder had previously been late with payments, but he kept taking on work because he needed the money. He said the company then fell into liquidation in 2021 and its $300,000 in assets were sent to the Australian Taxation Office because it was owed about $3million. Mr Hall's money simply 'vanished' with the business owner admitting it isn't the first time a builder hasn't paid him for his work. 'While I'd love to sit here and blame the system and the builder, and I am p***ed off at them, we didn't lose that $100,000 all in one hit,' he said in a TikTok video in June. 'We lost that $100,000 one red flag at a time.' Mr Hall said the builder had been late with payments since the beginning of their contract, but he kept taking on work. 'They missed a payment and they promised us that we were going to get paid, so we continued to work, and then they missed that payment,' he said. @the_adamhall One of our builders went bust and took $100K with them. I'd love to sit here and play the victim. Blame them. Say it wasn't our fault. But the truth is — we lost that $100K one red flag at a time. They paid us late for months. Then they missed a few payments. And we kept showing up. Why? Because we didn't value ourselves. Because our pipeline was light. Because we ignored the signs. Looking back, it feels stupid — but it taught us a powerful lesson: Be proactive, not reactive. We don't work for builders who don't pay. We don't rely on one or two jobs to keep us afloat. We've built systems. We've built standards. We've built a pipeline that lets us walk away when it's not right. Another scar. Another win. Onwards. ♬ original sound - Adam Hall 'We were a little bit low on work, and so we just kept doing it. Looking back, it's obviously so stupid.' He said the missed payday was 'a kick in the teeth', as his own business was struggling. 'Since then, a bunch of builders we've worked for have gone under. Fortunately, they haven't owed us a lot of money,' Mr Hall said. 'These builders hold no assets and they have s***loads of ATO debt. So the chance the liquidators are ever going to give you any money is so close to nil.' He urged other trades and subcontractors to implement strong protections. Mr Hall warned they should stop work as soon as payments are missed and look into options like trade credit insurance. 'As much as I'd love to sit here and be the victim and blame this builder for going under, ultimately, there's a lot of things that we could have done about it to avoid it, and that's what we do now, and that's why we have no late payers anymore,' he said. Other builders who saw the video said they had also learned to be tougher after similar experiences. 'Been here too mate. Got done for $75,000 last year by a builder that went under,' one said. 'I asked my insurer about some sort of insurance to protect us, but he hadn't heard of it. Now I know it's called 'Trade credit insurance' I'll definitely look at getting it.' 'The system needs to change. The person who's building the house pays every sector,' another suggested. 'Soon as they are late you stop work,' another advised. 'No work is better than lost materials and labour costs. Also needs better contracts - if they shy away from signing, walk away.'
Otago Daily Times
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Sixth Games huge honour: Hall
Adam Hall never envisioned being where he is today. The Otago Paralympian has been selected for his sixth Paralympic Winter Games and will compete in the men's slalom standing and men's giant slalom standing in Milano Cortina in March. Defending men's downhill sitting champion Corey Peters has also been named in the New Zealand team for his fourth Games. He will race in the downhill sitting, super-G sitting and giant slalom. Hall joins Graham Condon and Michael Johnson as a record-equalling six-time Paralympian, a feat he never could have imagined at the start of his career. "When you look back, you would never think that you would be in a position now that you're still here, and a couple of decades later still in the game and still competitive," Hall told the Otago Daily Times . "To be named again in the team, it's not just a huge honour, and a privilege, it's a rare opportunity that you get to go to a Paralympic Games and represent your country." Hall said it was not just a testament to his hard work, but his support network who had backed him behind the scenes. The 37-year-old, who was born with spina bifida, won gold in the men's slalom standing at the Paralympics in 2010 and 2018. He also won bronze in the men's super combined standing in 2018 and 2022 and bronze in the men's slalom standing in 2022. That drive to be the best still burned bright two decades on. "At the end of the day it's winning medals — whether that's gold medals [or] podiums. "Competition gets so competitive now that almost being on the podium no matter what colour it feels like a gold medal. "There's so many other athletes from around the world where we're all ... pushing to do the same. "I've been fortunate enough to have some relatively good successes along the way. "When you're able to just train hard towards a goal ... and when you see that working being rewarded with results, it's pretty satisfying." But there was a deeper meaning behind his drive to leave the sport in a better place and add to its history. "Winter Paralympics in New Zealand's got quite a special legacy to it. "We have been to all the winter Paralympics and been successful at every games from early on. "It's just trying to also continue that legacy. "Not just show up and be competitive, but to show up and be more than that if we can and continue that legacy for those that have been before us." Hall, who was born in Dunedin but now lives in Wānaka to be close to the slopes, will make the most of the New Zealand snow in the coming months before heading overseas later in the year to continue his buildup to Italy. And while Wānaka might like to think of Hall as their own these days, he never forgets where he came from. "You can't take the Taieri out of me. That's where home is — it always will be."
RNZ News
03-07-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
NZ Para-skier selected for sixth Paralympic Winter Games
New Zealand Para skier Adam Hall has been selected for a record-equalling sixth Paralympic Winter Games. He enters the record books alongside Graham Condon and Michael Johnson who competed at six Paralympic Summer Games. Hall, who was born with spina bifida, will compete in Slalom Standing and Giant Slalom Standing at the Games in Milano Cortina next year. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
