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 cinema and tiatr productions.
Early life
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.
Career
Rodrigues achieved fame for his composition "Nach Atanche" in the
Konkani cinema Nirmon, where it was picturised on the
Konkani language 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.
, 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.
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
such as C. Alvares, M. Boyer, Jacint Vaz, Alfred Rose, and Robin Vaz, among others.
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.
This song captured the outcome of the poll and evoked a sense of pride and preservation among Goans.
His last documented appearance was in Jephsis Hitler's
tiatr Bhau ani Zhau before his departure for
Kuwait.
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."
Death
A few years after moving to
Kuwait, Rodrigues died on 13 August 1975
at a hospital in Bombay, Maharashtra. In line with his final request, he was laid to rest in Goa, India.
Filmography
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| 1966 | Nirmon | Singer | Debut film | |
| | Yam-Bam-Boh | Singer | | |
Selected stage works
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| | Girestkayek Lobdon | Writer/director | | |
| | Bhau ani Zhau | | Final production | |
Select discography
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Nach Atanche (1966)
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Don Panam (1967)
