Rakesh and Friends (RAF) is a group of extremely talented musicians comprising of the versatile Rakesh Chaurasia (Flute), dynamic Gino Banks (Drums), powerful Satyajit Talwalkar (Tabla), electrifying Sheldon D'Silva (Bass Guitar), soulful Sanjay Da aka Bapi (Guitar) and multitalented Sangeet Haldipur (keyboard/vocalist & composer). RAF effectively blends Indian classical music with world music.