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{{Short description|Indian singer and playwright (born 1971)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Lawry Travasso
| image = Lawry Travasso.jpg
| caption = Travasso at a ''[[tiatr]]'' production, 2023
| birth_place = [[Quepem]], Goa, India
| other_names = {{hlist|Lourensso Travasso|Lawrence S. Travasso}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1971|9|16|df=y}}
| birth_name = Lourenco Sopriano Cardo Travasso
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|playwright|director|theatrical producer|actor}}
| years_active = 1990s–present
| spouse = {{marriage|Jenny Travasso|1992|2005|end=divorced}}
| awards = [[Yuva Srujan Puraskar]]
| website = {{URL|facebook.com/lavin.pintra}}
}}

'''Lourenco Sopriano Cardo''' "'''Lawry'''" '''Travasso''' (born 16 September 1971) is an Indian singer, playwright, [[theatre director]], [[theatrical producer]], and actor known for his work in [[Konkani cinema|Konkani films]] and ''[[tiatr]]'' productions.

==Early life==
His father was a professional driver who also participated in local streetside plays (''[[Tiatr#Khell tiatr|khells]]'') and had a talent for singing and composing songs. Travasso's mother was also musically inclined, and her brother played the [[trumpet]]. Growing up, Travasso was exposed to his father's performances on stage, which inspired him to learn and sing his songs at home.<ref name=":0" />

==Career==
At the age of 12, Travasso embarked on his musical journey when his father, João, composed a [[duet]] for them to perform in a ''[[tiatr]]'' production known as ''Sangath''. This event, organized by the local boys in their village, showcased Travasso's emerging talent as a singer. Encouraged by his success, his father enrolled him in the [[Margao]] music school to receive formal training in [[Keyboard instrument|keyboard]] playing. Demonstrating skill, Travasso honed his keyboard abilities and developed a proficiency in playing the instrument. By the time he turned 16, he founded his own [[beat band]] called Co-ordinator, which marked the beginning of his professional musical career. Subsequently, he joined other bands such as Dimension and Littles. Throughout his musical journey, Travasso predominantly performed English songs with occasional renditions of [[Konkani language|Konkani]] songs. It was during a performance with the band Littles that Travasso caught the attention of [[John Claro]], who recognized his talent and invited him to participate in the ''[[tiatr]]'' production titled ''Rostadak Vostad''. This marked Travasso's inaugural experience in the realm of professional ''tiatr'', where he delivered a [[comedy music|comedic song]] to acclaim.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Mazarello |first=Wilson |title=Konkani Khell Tiatr |publisher=[[Dalgado Konknni Akademi]] |date=10 March 2018 |location=Panaji, Goa |pages=99–100}}</ref>

Following this achievement, Travasso received an invitation from [[William de Curtorim]] to showcase his comedic prowess in the ''tiatr'' production ''Ankwarponn Sonsunk Zaina''. Travasso's comedic performances were warmly embraced by audiences, resulting in a series of successful shows, totaling approximately 30 to 35 performances. As Travasso's reputation as a comedy singer grew, he also ventured into comedic acting, including collaborations with [[C. D'Silva]]. However, a pivotal moment came when Mariano Fernandes of [[Vasco da Gama, Goa|Vasco]] invited Travasso to participate in his ''tiatr'' production titled ''Devachem Naum Vhodd Zaum''. It was during this production that Travasso recognized the audience's appreciation for his sincere [[solo (music)|solo]] performances rather than his comedic deliveries. Consequently, he made a conscious decision to transition exclusively to delivering heartfelt solos, leaving behind comedy singing and acting. In addition to his performances, Travasso has displayed his creative talents as a writer. By 2018, he had written six [[Tiatr#Khell tiatr|non-stop shows]], including ''Respeid'', ''Tallio Marat'', ''Burso'', ''Naginn'', ''Daag'', and ''Aiz Thaun Tujem''.<ref name=":0" />

Travasso has released more than 60 [[audio album]]s as of 2013. Writer Daniel F. de Souza recognizes Travasso's significant standing and influence in [[Konkani language|Konkani]] music. As of 2013, While Travasso has dabbled in [[Amateur theatre|amateur]] ''[[tiatr]]'' production, his venture into the professional realm as a writer-director is relatively recent. In 2012, he made his debut as a professional writer-director with his first ''tiatr'' titled ''Kagtachim Fulam''. This production proved to be a success, garnering 38 shows during its initial run. Encouraged by this achievement, Travasso followed up with his second professional ''tiatr'', ''Pisuddlelim Fulam'', which premiered on 14 February. The premiere took place in [[Canacona]], followed by subsequent performances at Ravindra Bhavan in [[Margao]] and [[Kala Academy]] in [[Panjim]] on 3 March. Travasso expressed satisfaction with the outcome of ''Pisuddlelim Fulam''. He revealed that he had already secured 53 confirmed show dates, with the potential for additional bookings that could exceed 60 shows. The play tackles important [[social issue|societal issues]], shedding light on the consequences of [[abortion]] and highlighting the pitfalls of blind faith in fake devotions and rituals. Daniel F. de Souza highlights Travasso's potential and skill as a writer-director, emphasizing that the success of his ''tiatrs'' should be measured by the reception from audiences, rather than the sheer number of shows performed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lawry Travasso's flowering success |url=https://www.thegoan.net//lawry-travassos-flowering-success/2860.html |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=The Goan EveryDay |language=en}}</ref>

In March 2017,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=N. T. |date=2017-03-26 |title='Mogachim Fulam' by Lawry Travasso – The Navhind Times |url=https://www.navhindtimes.in/2017/03/26/magazines/buzz/mogachim-fulam-by-lawry-travasso/ |access-date=2024-03-12 |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-03-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312184905/https://www.navhindtimes.in/2017/03/26/magazines/buzz/mogachim-fulam-by-lawry-travasso/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Travasso premiered his fifth ''tiatr'' production, ''Mogachim Fullam'' (Flowers of Love), which centered around a [[Lenten]] theme. This tiatr was part of a series, with his previous works including ''Kagtachim Fullam'' (Paper Flowers), ''Pisudelelim Fullam'' (Torn Flowers), ''Baulelim Fullam'' (Wilted Flowers), ''Sandlelim Fullam'' (Lost Flowers), and ''Apurbaechim Fullam'' (Flowers of Affection). Travasso is known for often integrating the theme of "flowers" into the titles of his ''tiatrs'', forming the 'Fullam' series. The staging of ''Mogachim Fullam'' in [[Varca]] the following month garnered acclaim from the audience. Within the production, Travasso made a brief appearance in a performance as a character who had become mentally unwell after losing his wife. In the role, he sought comfort from a priest, sharing the pain he felt due to societal pressure about his wife's [[infertility]]. Additionally, Travasso demonstrated his range by performing alone and joining a comedy [[quartet]] with Bryan, Marcus, and Xavier, depicting the struggles of migrants adapting to life in [[Goa]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-04-11 |title=Living with the constant burden of 'parent' pressure |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/living-with-the-constant-burden-of-parent-pressure/articleshow/58117947.cms |access-date=2024-03-12 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=2024-03-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312184907/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/living-with-the-constant-burden-of-parent-pressure/articleshow/58117947.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

In July 2018, Travasso collaborated with Tina for her inaugural [[audio album]], ''Poilo Mog'', featuring a collection of ten songs, including solos and duets. One of Travasso's contributions was the song "Novim Bhurgim," which conveyed a crucial message about the aspirations of aspiring ''[[tiatr]]'' performers and the support required to nurture emerging talents within the [[Tiatr|Konkani stage]]. Travasso expressed his belief that young individuals dreaming of success in the ''tiatr'' industry deserved appreciation and encouragement. He shed light on the challenges faced by amateurs when making their debut as singers or actors, often encountering criticism until they inevitably withdraw. Travasso called upon fellow ''[[tiatrist]]s'' to extend their support, emphasizing the importance of aiding these newcomers to ensure the preservation of the [[Konkani language]] in ''tiatr'' performances.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Love songs and much more |url=http://www.heraldgoa.in/m/details.php?n_id=134047 |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=oHeraldo |archive-date=2024-03-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312184906/http://www.heraldgoa.in/m/details.php?n_id=134047 |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 9 November 2018, Travasso was featured as singer in the Konkani [[DVD]] release ''Sopon Zalem Purem'' by Bryan Fernandes, under the banner of Sunshine Production, which also featured [[Bollywood]] singer [[Usha Uthup]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bollywood singer Usha Uthup to feature in Konkani DVD |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/Bollywood-singer-Usha-Uthup-to-feature-in-Konkani-DVD/138569 |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=oHeraldo |date=31 August 2022 |archive-date=2024-03-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312184907/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/Bollywood-singer-Usha-Uthup-to-feature-in-Konkani-DVD/138569 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In May 2022, Travasso was featured as a [[solo (music)|solo]] singer in Comedian Ambe's ''[[tiatr]]'', ''Kuddo, Mono vo Bhero'', besides Marcus Vaz, Agusto de Calangute, Reema and Ofelia, Rizton, Agnelo, and Peter de Arambol.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pires |first=Mario |date=2022-05-28 |title=Tiatr Review: Comedian Ambe's 'Kuddo, Mono vo Bhero' |url=https://www.gomantaktimes.com/my-goa/art-culture/tiatr-review-comedian-ambes-kuddo-mono-vo-bhero |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=Gomantak Times |language=en |archive-date=2023-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223045508/https://www.gomantaktimes.com/my-goa/art-culture/tiatr-review-comedian-ambes-kuddo-mono-vo-bhero |url-status=live }}</ref>

In September 2022, Travasso was featured as a solo singer in Pierson D’Costa's maiden ''tiatr Tunch Chintun Poi''. Travasso along with Tony de Ribandar paid tribute to fellow ''[[tiatrist]]'' [[Mario Menezes]] through their songs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pires |first=Mario |date=2022-09-17 |title=Tiatr Review: 'Tunch Chintun Poi' |url=https://www.gomantaktimes.com/my-goa/art-culture/tiatr-review-tunch-chintun-poi |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=Gomantak Times |language=en |archive-date=2023-12-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206102146/https://www.gomantaktimes.com/my-goa/art-culture/tiatr-review-tunch-chintun-poi |url-status=live }}</ref>

In July 2023, Travasso played a supporting role in Sammy Tavares' ''tiatr'', ''Tumich Mhaka Sangat''. He also delivered a solo performance alongside Sammy Tavares and Peter de Arambol. The other singers included Joylita, Antonette de Maina, Roma, Ulhas Tari, Saby de Divar, Richard and Rizton.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The repercussions of childhood emotional neglect |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/The-repercussions-of-childhood-emotional-neglect/207306 |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=oHeraldo |date=31 August 2022 |archive-date=2023-07-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710235231/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/The-repercussions-of-childhood-emotional-neglect/207306 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Personal life==
On 19 September 1992, Travasso's marriage ceremony took place at Holy Cross Church in [[Quepem]], he was 21, and his partner Jenny Paula Travasso<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=2024-03-12 |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> ([[née]] Dias), was 26. Jenny, originally from [[Assolna]], is known in the [[Konkani language|Konkani]] theatrical community as a playwright under the [[stage name]] Jenny de Germany.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The versatile, multi-talented star: Agnelo Lobo |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Review/Voice-Of-Tiatr/The-versatile-multitalented-star-Agnelo-Lobo/140643 |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=oHeraldo |date=31 August 2022 |archive-date=2024-03-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312185036/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Review/Voice-Of-Tiatr/The-versatile-multitalented-star-Agnelo-Lobo/140643 |url-status=live }}</ref> The couple had previously completed their [[civil marriage]] registration in Quepem two days prior to the church ceremony. However, their marital journey encountered obstacles, and on 7 July 2005, the couple filed for divorce in [[Margao]]. Subsequently, their divorce was officially concluded on 9 November of the same year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 November 2005 |title=Marriage Register |url=https://goaonline.gov.in/Appln/Uil/DeptServices?__DocId=REG&__ServiceId=REG01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921153813/https://goaonline.gov.in/Appln/Uil/DeptServices?__DocId=REG&__ServiceId=REG01 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 21, 2020 |access-date=14 December 2023 |website=Goa Online }}</ref>

===The Arambol incident===
During a theatrical performance of [[William de Curtorim]]'s ''[[tiatr]]'' in [[Curtorim]], Travasso and his fellow troupe members concluded their late-night activities and embarked on a journey back to Margao via bus. Exhausted, Travasso succumbed to slumber during the trip. While in this state, an announcement was made on the bus regarding the next day's performance location, [[Arambol]], possibly accompanied by the designated time. Half-asleep, Travasso misinterpreted "Arambol" as "Tilamoll" and, in response, exclaimed, "I'll come direct," assuming that since he resided in Quepem, he could proceed directly to the venue. The following day, Travasso arrived at Tilamoll, Quepem for the ''tiatr'' performance, only to find the absence of both individuals and an expected performance venue. Perplexed by the discrepancy, he decided to wait, hopeful that someone would eventually arrive. However, as time passed and no one appeared, Travasso sought clarification from the [[parish priest]] of Tillamol Church. The priest informed him that no ''tiatr'' was scheduled in Tillamol but rather in Arambol.<ref name=":0" />

Using the priest's phone, Travasso contacted a neighbor of William, as William did not possess a telephone in his residence at that time. The neighbor provided Travasso with the information that the ''tiatr'' was indeed taking place in Arambol and had commenced at 8 p.m. Recognizing the urgency, Travasso hastily boarded a series of buses, ultimately arriving in Arambol at 11 p.m. that day. By the time he reached the venue, another individual had assumed Travasso's role, and the ''tiatr'' was already in progress. However, Travasso managed to participate by performing a [[solo (music)|solo]] song before the conclusion of the event.<ref name=":0" />

===Personal views===
Travasso has traveled around the world as a ''[[tiatrist]]'' with [[Sonia Shirsat]], with whom he has maintained a friendship since the 2000s. In an interview on the ''Candid with Candida'' show by ''[[List of Konkani-language television channels|Prudent Media]]'' in March 2022, Travasso expressed his support for the [[Indian National Congress Party]] and revealed that he had voted for them in the [[2022 Goa Legislative Assembly election]]. He defended the involvement of artists in politics, countering the notion that they should refrain from such engagement due to [[public opinion]]. Travasso emphasized the importance of development in his [[Quepem Assembly constituency|constituency]] and the role artists can play in advocating for the concerns of the public. Travasso draws inspiration from the [[Konkani language|Konkani]] singer [[Alfred Rose (singer)|Alfred Rose]], whom he considers his role model. Reflecting on the title "New Melody King" associated with his name, Travasso expressed modesty, asserting that Alfred Rose, known as "The Melody King of Goa," holds an unparalleled status. He personally avoids using the title in his work, and believes it has been embraced by only a minority of individuals, such as media professionals.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Sonia Shirsat & Lawry Travasso {{!}} Candid with Candida {{!}} Ep. 1 {{!}} Prudent {{!}} 160322 |url=https://www.prudentmedia.in/candid-with-candida/sonia-shirsat-lawry-travasso-candid-with-candida-ep-1-prudent-160322/21699.html |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=www.prudentmedia.in |language=en |archive-date=2024-03-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312185049/https://www.prudentmedia.in/candid-with-candida/sonia-shirsat-lawry-travasso-candid-with-candida-ep-1-prudent-160322/21699.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Travasso has openly acknowledged the challenges of being a ''tiatrist'', emphasizing the demanding nature of the profession. During his early years, Travasso faced limited support from his family and encountered numerous rejections in singing competitions due to issues with timing and vocal abilities. Even in Christmas competitions, he faced criticism from the public. Recognition for his talent began to emerge only in the late-2000s. Travasso clarified that shaving his head is a deliberate choice, unrelated to [[baldness]], as he can grow hair naturally. In addition to his musical pursuits, Travasso is a photographer, videographer, and [[Association football|football]] player. He also enjoys fishing near his residence in [[Quepem]].<ref name=":1" />

==Selected stage works==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
!Ref
|-
|{{circa|1983}}
|''Sangath''
|Singer
|Debut as child artiste
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|1990s
|Rostadak Ostad
|Singer
|Professional debut
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-10-18 |title=Lawry Travasso: Kantaram gavpant nanvlovkik zalolo kolakar |url=https://issuu.com/herald-goa/docs/5th_oct_av |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Amcho Avaz via [[O Heraldo]] |language=gom}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
|-
|
|''Ankwarponn Sonsunk Zaina''
|Singer
|
|rowspan="2"|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|
|''Devachem Naum Vhodd Zaum''
|Singer
|
|-
|2012
|''Kagtachim Fulam''
|Singer
|Also writer/director
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-03-23 |title=Kaytachim Fuiam' polkea chalincher bhor ghalta |url=https://issuu.com/ixtt/docs/25-03-2012 |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=[[Vauraddeancho Ixtt]] |language=gom}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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==External links==
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[[Category:Musicians from South Goa district]]
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[[Category:Konkani-language singers]]

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