Remembering Tiatr Artistes of Yester Years
Tiatr Academy Goa will organize every month a special programme
‘Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas’ dedicated to the memories of the tiatr
artistes who are no more living and who have contributed immensely for
the development of tiatr in the past. The artistes who were born in a
particular month will be remembered in the programme. The artistes of
yester years who were born in the month of July are A.M.B. Rose,
Alexinho de Candolim, Domnick Vaz and Carmo Rod.
In order to remember these artistes a special programme is organized on
Friday, 15th July 2011 at 4:45 pm at the Conference Hall of Tiatr
Academy Goa, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panjim.
On this occasion veteran tiatr artistes Smt. Jessie Dias will speak on
the works of late A.M.B Rose and late Alexinho de Candolim while Shri.
Anil Kumar will speak on the contribution of late Domnic Vaz and late
Carmo Rod to the tiatr stage. Tiatr lovers are requested to attend in
large numbers.
The contribution of these stalwarts of the tiatr stage in brief is:-
A.M.B. Rose
Ambrosio Carlisto Piedade Fernandes who was popularly known as A.M.B.
Rose hails from Aldona and was the father of legendary singer Alfred
Rose. Born on 31st July 1899 A.M.B. Rose contributed immensely for the
tiatr stage mainly as a character actor, acting in tiatrs directed by
almost all the stalwarts of tiatr stage. He himself staged two of his
own productions ‘Ghatkeponnacho Inam’ and ‘Jadu’. He died on 6th April 1982.
Alexinho de Candolim
Alexinho Fernandes known as Alexinho de Candolim hails from Candolim,
Bardez Goa. Born on 9th July 1913 he wrote, directed and staged about 26
tiatrs. His most popular tiatrs were ‘Goycho Posorkar’, ‘Ram Ram Bauji’,
‘To Bhavtto Dhormacho’ and ‘Amchea Xetachi Pavnni’. A progressive writer
and director of his times Shri. Alexinho de Candolim died on 16th July 1963.
Domnick Vaz
Domnick Vaz a fine composer and a singer hails from Varca, Salcete Goa.
Born on 6th July 1929 Domnick Vaz contributed a lot for the development
of tiatr particularly to songs ‘Kantaram’. His songs were meaningful and
people always appreciated his singing. He also composed songs for many
audio cassettes which became hit.
Carmo Rod
Carmo Rod was also a prominent singer of tiatr stage. Born on 16th July
1939 Carmo Rod hailed from Assolna, Salcete Goa. He had a beautiful
voice and could sing songs in Konkani as well as in English. Because of
his attractive voice he was requested to sing the immortal number ‘Nach
Atanche’ from the film ‘Nirmonn’. During Opinion Poll in 1967 Carmo Rod
sang a solo ‘Don Panam’ which aroused feelings among the true Goans. He
expired on 13th August 1975.
Victor de Sa
Member Secretary
