Carmo Piedade Rodrigues (16 July 1939 – 13 August 1975), known professionally as Carmo Rod, was an Indian singer, playwright, and theatre director known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
Carmo Rod | |
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 Portrait of Rodrigues during his youth | |
| Born | Carmo Piedade Rodrigues 16 July 1939 |
| Died | 13 August 1975 (aged 36) Bombay, Maharashtra (now Mumbai), India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 1960s–1970s |
| Notable work | Nirmon (1966) |
Early life edit
Carmo Piedade Rodrigues was born on 16 July 1939 in Assolna, Goa, which was part of Portuguese India during the Portuguese Empire. He was born to Caetano Jose Rodrigues and the homemaker Maria Avelina Cardoso, who hailed from Cuncolim into a Goan Catholic family.[1]
Career edit
Rodrigues achieved fame for his composition "Nach Atanche" in the Konkani film Nirmon, where it was picturised on the Konkani actor A. R. Souza Ferrao. The song encountered challenges regarding suitable performers, but Rodrigues showcased his talent, earning him the opportunity to deliver a standout performance in the film.[2] Wilson Mazarello, in his observations, characterizes Rodrigues as a singer with a distinctive style, known for his involvement as a crooner in the band AVC Pops alongside fellow band member Johnny Boy in 1970.[3] Singing came naturally to Rodrigues, and his contributions to tiatrs, the Goan musical theater tradition, garnered significant applause. He lent his voice to productions by tiatrists such as C. Alvares, M. Boyer, Jacint Vaz, Alfred Rose, and Robin Vaz, among others.[4] Rodrigues is particularly known for his popular solo track "Don Panam," which resonated with the sentiments of preserving Goan identity during the 1967 Opinion Poll.[5] This song captured the outcome of the poll and evoked a sense of pride and preservation among Goans.[6] His last documented appearance was in Jephsis Hitler's tiatr Bhau ani Zhau before his departure for Kuwait.[2]
According to The Navhind Times, Rodrigues possessed a captivating voice and exhibited the ability to sing in both Konkani and English. His vocals led to numerous requests for him to perform the number "Nach Atanche."[6] Alongside fellow tiatrists M. Boyer, Kid Boxer, M. Dod de Verna, and the Trio Kings Conception-Nelson-Anthony, Rodrigues actively contributed to strengthening the effort to oppose mergers during the 1967 Opinion Poll.[7] Furthermore, he upheld a strong connection with John Claro, participating in his tiatrs alongside A.M.B. Rose and Domnick Vaz.[8] In addition to his singing prowess, Rodrigues ventured into writing and directing, creating a tiatr titled Girestkayek Lobdon. He also lent his vocal talents to the Konkani film Yam-Bam-Boh.[9] Throughout his career, Rodrigues composed approximately five tiatrs.[2]
Death edit
A few years after moving to Kuwait, Rodrigues died on 13 August 1975[6] at a hospital in Bombay, Maharashtra. In line with his final request, he was laid to rest in Goa, India.[2]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 1966 | Nirmon | Singer | Debut film | [2] |
| Yam-Bam-Boh | Singer | [9] |
Selected stage works edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girestkayek Lobdon | Writer/director | [9] | ||
| Bhau ani Zhau | Final production | [2] |
Select discography edit
References edit
- ^ Rodrigues, Pedro Francisco (1939). "Registo De Nascimento". Goa Online. Archived from the original on 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ^ a b c d e f "Tiatr Ani Tiatrist". Goa World. 2016-03-10. Archived from the original on 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ "Famous for his flourish on stage". oHeraldo. Archived from the original on 2024-01-08. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ 100 Years of Konkani Tiatro. Government of Goa, Directorate of Art & Culture. 2000. Archived from the original on 2024-01-07. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ Times, Navhind (2015-07-23). "TAG to remember tiatrists of yesteryears – The Navhind Times". Archived from the original on 2024-01-08. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ a b c d e Times, Navhind (2018-07-22). "TAG to remember tiatr artistes of yesteryears – The Navhind Times". Archived from the original on 2024-01-08. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ "The exciting run-up to the 1967 Goa Opinion Poll". My Goa. 2015-01-16. Archived from the original on 2023-02-26. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ de Sa, Victor (27 July 2012). "Late Tiatrists remembered at Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas". Tiatr Academy of Goa. Archived from the original on 27 July 2012. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ a b c Fernandes, J. P. (2013-05-18). "Adle Tiatr ani Tiatrist". O Heraldo. Archived from the original on 2023-08-26. Retrieved 2024-01-08.