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{{short description|Indian singer and director (1939–1975)}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Carmo Rod
| image = Carmo Rod.jpg
| caption = Portrait of Rodrigues during his youth
| birth_name = Carmo Piedade Rodrigues
| birth_date = {{birth date|1939|7|16|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Assolna]], [[Goa]], [[Portuguese India]], [[Portuguese Empire]] (now in India)
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1975|8|13|1939|7|16|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Bombay, Maharashtra]] (now Mumbai), India
| notable_works = ''[[Nirmon]]'' (1966)
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|playwright|theatre director}}
| years_active = 1960s–1970s
}}

'''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|Konkani films]] 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rodrigues |first=Pedro Francisco |date=1939 |title=Registo De Nascimento |url=https://goaonline.gov.in/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030120953/https://goaonline.gov.in/ |archive-date=2023-10-30 |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=Goa Online}}</ref>

==Career==
Rodrigues achieved fame for his composition "Nach Atanche" in the [[Konkani cinema|Konkani film]] ''[[Nirmon]]'', where it was picturised on the [[Konkani language|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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2016-03-10 |title=Tiatr Ani Tiatrist |url=http://www.goa-world.com/goa/tiatr%26tiatrist/p48.htm |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=Goa World |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310200207/http://www.goa-world.com/goa/tiatr%26tiatrist/p48.htm |archive-date=2016-03-10 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Famous for his flourish on stage |url=http://www.heraldgoa.in/m/details.php?n_id=119172 |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=oHeraldo |archive-date=2024-01-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108122157/http://www.heraldgoa.in/m/details.php?n_id=119172 |url-status=live }}</ref> 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 ''[[tiatrist]]s'' such as [[C. Alvares]], [[M. Boyer]], Jacint Vaz, [[Alfred Rose (singer)|Alfred Rose]], and Robin Vaz, among others.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=K-1PAQAAIAAJ |title=100 Years of Konkani Tiatro |date=2000 |publisher=Government of Goa, Directorate of Art & Culture |language=en |access-date=2024-01-08 |archive-date=2024-01-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240107200151/https://books.google.com/books?id=K-1PAQAAIAAJ |url-status=live }}</ref> Rodrigues is particularly known for his popular solo track "Don Panam," which resonated with the sentiments of preserving Goan identity during the [[Goa Opinion Poll|1967 Opinion Poll]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Navhind |date=2015-07-23 |title=TAG to remember tiatrists of yesteryears – The Navhind Times |url=https://www.navhindtimes.in/2015/07/23/magazines/buzz/tag-to-remember-tiatrists-of-yesteryears/ |access-date=2024-01-08 |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-01-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108122204/https://www.navhindtimes.in/2015/07/23/magazines/buzz/tag-to-remember-tiatrists-of-yesteryears/ |url-status=live }}</ref> This song captured the outcome of the poll and evoked a sense of pride and preservation among Goans.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Navhind |date=2018-07-22 |title=TAG to remember tiatr artistes of yesteryears – The Navhind Times |url=https://www.navhindtimes.in/2018/07/22/magazines/buzz/tag-to-remember-tiatr-artistes-of-yesteryears-2/ |access-date=2024-01-08 |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-01-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108122125/https://www.navhindtimes.in/2018/07/22/magazines/buzz/tag-to-remember-tiatr-artistes-of-yesteryears-2/ |url-status=live }}</ref> His last documented appearance was in Jephsis Hitler's ''tiatr Bhau ani Zhau'' before his departure for [[Kuwait]].<ref name=":0" />

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."<ref name=":1" /> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-01-16 |title=The exciting run-up to the 1967 Goa Opinion Poll |url=https://issuu.com/mygoa/docs/md_my_goa_jan_15__web |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=My Goa |language=en |archive-date=2023-02-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226034842/https://issuu.com/mygoa/docs/md_my_goa_jan_15__web |url-status=live }}</ref> Furthermore, he upheld a strong connection with [[John Claro]], participating in his ''tiatrs'' alongside A.M.B. Rose and Domnick Vaz.<ref>{{Cite web |last=de Sa |first=Victor |date=27 July 2012 |title=Late Tiatrists remembered at Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110210194355/https://tiatracademyofgoa.com/ |archive-url=https://www.mail-archive.com/goanet@lists.goanet.org/msg90141.html |archive-date=27 July 2012 |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=[[Tiatr Academy of Goa]]}}</ref> 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''.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Fernandes |first=J. P. |date=2013-05-18 |title=Adle Tiatr ani Tiatrist |url=https://issuu.com/herald-goa/docs/18_may_avaz |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=[[O Heraldo]] |language=en |archive-date=2023-08-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826080650/https://issuu.com/herald-goa/docs/18_may_avaz |url-status=live }}</ref> Throughout his career, Rodrigues composed approximately five ''tiatrs''.<ref name=":0" />

==Death==
A few years after moving to [[Kuwait]], Rodrigues died on 13 August 1975<ref name=":1" /> at a hospital in [[Bombay, Maharashtra]]. In line with his final request, he was laid to rest in [[Goa, India]].<ref name=":0" />

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
!Ref
|-
|1966
|''[[Nirmon]]''
|Singer
|Debut film
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|
|''Yam-Bam-Boh''
|Singer
|
|<ref name=":2" />
|}

==Selected stage works==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
!Ref
|-
|
|''Girestkayek Lobdon''
|Writer/director
|
|<ref name=":2" />
|-
|
|''Bhau ani Zhau''
|
|Final production
|<ref name=":0" />
|}

==Select discography==
*''Nach Atanche'' (1966)<ref name=":1" />
*''Don Panam'' (1967)<ref name=":1" />

==References==
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Rod, Carmo}}
[[Category:1939 births]]
[[Category:1975 deaths]]
[[Category:Tiatrists]]
[[Category:People from South Goa district]]
[[Category:Indian male singers]]

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SnehAnchliya: adding first pg w/ refs