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Robin Vaz
Robin Vaz (20 October 1932 – 16 November 2002) was an Indian playwright, actor, singer, and dancer known for his work in Konkani films, '' tiatr'' productions, and Goan folk music. Career Vaz made his debut on stage in João Agostinho Fernandes's '' tiatr'' (a form of theater in Goa) titled ''Kunbi Jakki''. At the age of 11, Vaz seized an opportunity to act in a ''tiatr'' organized by his village peers, which showcased his early talent as a child artist. His performance left an impression on the audience, prompting many to recognize his potential as a ''tiatrist''. Vaz's burgeoning reputation earned him invitations to act in ''tiatrs'' produced by established ''tiatrists'' such as Jephsis Hitler, Kamat de Assolna, and Saluzinho D'Costa. His involvement with these accomplished theatre practitioners further honed his skills and expanded his exposure within the Konkani theater community. At the age of 15, Vaz took the bold step of writing his own ''tiatr'', titled ''Put Konna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuncolim
Cuncolim is a town in South Goa district in the state of Goa, India. Etymology The name 'Cuncolim' is derived from the fact that the village was known as 'Kumkumahalli', the place where '' kumkuma '' (vermilion) is produced. Geography Cuncolim is located at . It has an average elevation of . History It is a former village, now with a municipal council of its own, in the south Goa sub-district (''taluka'') of Salcette, India. It is part of the AVC (Assolna-Velim-Cuncolim) network of villages. Historically, there are twelve ''Vangodds'' (clans) of ''Ganvkars'' (landlords) in the village. Their names, in order of precedence, are as follows: Mhal, Shetcar, Naik, Mangro, Shet, Tombddo, Porob, Sidakalo, Lokakalo, Bandekar, Rounom and Becklo. Cuncolim was the site of the Cuncolim revolt in 1583. Those killed on the Christian side included five Jesuits who were later beatified as the " Martyrs of Cuncolim". The village of Cuncolim was the original site of the famous temple of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiatr
is a type of musical theatre popular in the state of Goa on the west coast of India as well as in Mumbai and with expatriate communities in the Middle East, United Kingdom and other cities where Konkani speakers have a considerable presence. The dramas are performed mainly in the Romi Konkani, Roman Konkani dialects and include music, dancing and singing. performers are called ''tiatrists''. Etymology The word comes from the Portuguese language, Portuguese word for theatre, . Earlier variations of the word were and . Description today revolves around social, religious and political themes. It is considered to be a mirror of Goan culture. The drama consists of six or seven acts called . The acts are interspersed by songs which need not be directly linked to the content or the issues of the main drama. There are two or three songs between each of the acts. ''Tiatrists'' have always demonstrated a very high degree of social awareness. Most of the themes of are concerned with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman People
grc, Ῥωμαῖοι, , native_name_lang = , image = Pompeii family feast painting Naples.jpg , image_caption = 1st century AD wall painting from Pompeii depicting a multigenerational banquet , languages = , religions = Imperial cult, Roman religion, Hellenistic religion, Christianity , related = Other ancient Italic peoples (including other Latins and the Falisci), other ancient peoples of Italy, other Mediterranean Sea peoples, modern Romance peoples and Greeks The Romans ( la, Rōmānī; grc, Ῥωμαῖοι, Rhōmaîoi) were a cultural group, variously referred to as an ethnicity or a nationality, that in classical antiquity, from the 2nd century BC to the 5th century AD, came to rule large parts of Europe, the Near East and North Africa through conquests made during the Roman Republic and the later Roman Empire. Originally only referring to the Italic Latin citizens of Rome itself, the meaning of "Roman" underwent conside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liturgical Drama
Liturgical drama refers to medieval forms of dramatic performance that use stories from the Bible or Christian hagiography. The term was widely disseminated by well-known theater historians like Heinrich Alt (''Theater und Kirche'', 1846), E.K. Chambers (''The Mediaeval Stage'', 1903) and Karl Young. Young's two-volume monumental work about the medieval church was especially influential. It was published in 1933 and is still read today, even though his theories have been rejected for more than 40 years. Many college textbooks, among them the popular books by Oscar Brockett, propagated the theory of "liturgical drama" even into the 21st century. Critique Evolution model In his 1955 book on the origins of theater, Benjamin Hunningher refuted the notion that plays developed out of the liturgy. He noted that the church setting of the Mass does not allow for entertainment, and Christian theologians had severely criticized theater artists for centuries. As McCall wrote in 2007:Wes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacinto Vaz
Jacinto Castor Vaz ( gom, Jacint; né Vas; 27 April 1918 – 30 April 1993) was an Indian comedian, actor, singer, composer, and playwright known for his work in Konkani cinema, Konkani films and ''tiatr'' productions. Referred to as the "Charlie Chaplin of the Konkani language, Konkani stage," he was a leading comedian during the golden phase of ''tiatr'', and has acted in over 4000 ''tiatrs''. Early life Jacinto Castor Vaz, originally known as Jacinto Castor Vas, was born on 27 April 1918, in Tiswadi#Settlements, Mandur, Ilhas de Goa, which was a part of Portuguese India during the Portuguese Empire and is presently located in India. His parents were Castor Joaquin Vaz (né Vas) and Margarida Cardoso. Vaz received his elementary education at a local village school. During his schooling in Bombay (now Mumbai), Vaz, similar to many other Goan ''tiatrists'', was introduced to the Tiatr, Konkani stage. He attended Little Flower High School, which organized annual Konkani singing c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Rose (singer)
Rosario Alfred Fernandes (5 August 1932 − 21 October 2003), better known by his stage name Alfred Rose, was a Goan tiatrist. He was one of the most popular singers and composers of Konkani songs (of the ''cantaram'' category), and is routinely broadcast on the Panaji or Panjim station of All India Radio ( Akashvani). He is believed to have sung or composed, or both, around 5000 Konkani songs during his career. Early life Alfred Rose was born in Carona, Aldona to tiatrist A. M. B. Rose (Ambrose Fernandes) and Dolarosa Fernandes. He was initially given the nickname "Junior Rose" by tiatrist C. Alvares, being the youngest among the actors at the time. Rose did his tiatr debut in 1943, He took the name "Alfred Rose" in 1950. Career ''Melody King'' He remained one of the most popular tiatrists even after his death, with websites dedicated to him. Alfred Rose was known as ''The Melody King of Goa''. Alfred Rose was also called ''The Man with the Golden Voice'' by the HMV record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saib Rocha
Domingos José Rocha (23 August 1898 – 28 April 1972), known professionally as Saib Rocha or A. J. Rocha, was an Indian playwright, theatre director, and actor who worked on the Konkani stage. Career During the early stages of the Konkani '' tiatr'', a form of Goan theatrical entertainment, the field encountered challenges. Numerous Konkani drama companies emerged and disbanded at a similar frequency, reflecting the unstable nature of the art form. However, the arrival of Rocha marked a turning point in the history of Konkani ''tiatr'', as noted by Wilson Mazarello, a Konkani historian and singer. Rocha's presence on the Konkani ''tiatr'' scene proved to be a crucial milestone, providing a much-needed boost to the struggling state of this Goan entertainment tradition. Rocha's entrance into the Konkani ''tiatr'' arena coincided with a critical juncture when João Agostinho Fernandes was grappling to steer the Konkani ''tiatr'' in the right direction. The Konkani ''tiatr'' f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony De Sa (actor)
Anthony De Sa (1 March 1915 – 10 July 1969) was an Indian actor, playwright, theatre director, singer, and composer known for his work in Konkani films and '' tiatr'' productions. Career De Sa commenced his acting career at the age of 18 in 1933, in Bombay (now Mumbai). His passion for the stage led him to write his first '' tiatr'', a form of Konkani theater, at the same young age. Despite his early enthusiasm for acting and singing, De Sa faced familial resistance due to their disdain for ''tiatrs'' and ''tiatrists''. His family, belonging to an aristocratic background, viewed performing on a Konkani stage as beneath their social standing. Consequently, De Sa was compelled to conceal his love for the Konkani stage for the time being. However, his affection for singing and acting drove him to take action. An opportunity arose when De Sa traveled to Bombay for his studies and resided in a village club. The club members collectively decided to stage a ''tiatr'' and, recogni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kid Boxer
Caetano Manuel Pereira (17 February 1917 – 3 March 1991), known professionally as Kid Boxer, was an Indian singer, writer, director, comedian, and lyricist who worked on the Konkani stage. He is best known for being the member of the popular Kid-Young-Rod trio. Early life Caetano Manuel Pereira was born on 17 February 1917, in Siolim, Goa, a region that was part of Portuguese India during the era of the Portuguese Empire. At a young age of 8, Pereira relocated to Bombay (now Mumbai) with his father. During his time in Bombay, he acquired a command of the English language through interactions with older individuals, while also developing his proficiency in Konkani, due to his avid readership of the literary work ''Dor Mhoineachi Rotti''. Pereira's journey into the world of theater began with apprenticeships in smaller productions. In 1940, he made his debut in the commercial '' tiatr'' genre, with his performance in Ernest Rebello's production, ''Bomboich Istil''. Career P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Political Organization
A political organization is any organization that involves itself in the political process, including political parties, non-governmental organizations, and special interest advocacy groups. Political organizations are those engaged in political activities (e.g., lobbying, community organizing, campaign advertising, etc.) aimed at achieving clearly-defined political goals, which typically benefit the interests of their members. While parties are one type of political organization that may engage in some or all of those activities, they are distinct in that they typically focus on supporting candidates for public office, winning elections and controlling government. Political parties The most well-known type of political organization is the political party. Political parties are directly involved in the political processes of countries with party systems, of which there are several types. Some of the most common types are multi-party systems, single party dictatorships, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nationalist
Nationalism is an idea and movement that holds that the nation should be congruent with the State (polity), state. As a movement, nationalism tends to promote the interests of a particular nation (as in a in-group and out-group, group of people),Anthony D. Smith, Smith, Anthony. ''Nationalism: Theory, Ideology, History''. Polity (publisher), Polity, 2010. pp. 9, 25–30; especially with the aim of gaining and maintaining the nation's sovereignty (self-governance) over its homeland to create a nation-state. Nationalism holds that each nation should govern itself, free from outside interference (self-determination), that a nation is a natural and ideal basis for a polity, and that the nation is the only rightful source of political power. It further aims to build and maintain a single national identity, based on a combination of shared social characteristics such as culture, ethnicity, geographic location, language, politics (or the government), religion, traditions and belief ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freedom Fighter
A resistance movement is an organized effort by some portion of the civil population of a country to withstand the legally established government or an occupying power and to disrupt civil order and stability. It may seek to achieve its objectives through either the use of nonviolent resistance (sometimes called civil resistance), or the use of force, whether armed or unarmed. In many cases, as for example in the United States during the American Revolution, or in Norway in the Second World War, a resistance movement may employ both violent and non-violent methods, usually operating under different organizations and acting in different phases or geographical areas within a country. Etymology The Oxford English Dictionary records use of the word "resistance" in the sense of organised opposition to an invader from 1862. The modern usage of the term "Resistance" became widespread from the self-designation of many movements during World War II, especially the French Resistance. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
