Truth may be a hard act to swallow. More of these teatro's should be sponsored to tell the facts of 1961. BC
Eugene Correia wrote "Political songs or zupatti are hard to understand if one doesn't follow Goa's politics. Often the parodies touch on personal rivalries either they are fellow-tiatrists or those in panchayats or those involved in illegal activities. The CD I just heard is called Illegal and brought out by Francis de Tuem. The title song tackles the types of illegality going on in Goa, from illegal mining to extra-marital love affairs. But haven't we heard songs on such themes before? One song, Fondantlo Uttolo, sung by trio Lawry, Andrew & Francis de Tuem provides some misinformation regarding Goa's liberation. The song says that if the Portuguese naval ship or ships were not prevented in mid-ocean, the Portuguese would have defeated the Indian armed forces. Some of these tiatrists still harp on the Portuguese rule and, at the same time, condemn India's taking over of Goa. One can't argue with them because their loyalties lie with Portugal but one can point out to the distortion of facts. Praising the Portuguese rule is one thing, but giving false information is another. I wish the singers run songs dealing with Goa's history by those who know better. Youngsters shouldn't be provide with wrong information."
