Yearly Archives: 2012

Sounds On Screen – Sydney Film Festival 2012 Review: Searching For Sugar Man (CTC) | the AU review

As I walked into Searching For Sugar Man I had a million questions in my head. It turns out I wasn’t the only one. Even his biggest fans have been wondering just who is this guy Rodriguez? And that was before I’d even had a chance to think about whether I’d like his music. BoyContinueContinue reading “Sounds On Screen – Sydney Film Festival 2012 Review: Searching For Sugar Man (CTC) | the AU review”

Mabu Vinyl Experiences the Crazy White Bitches

From Mabu Vinyl So we gave the Crazy White Bitches***….what do you mean you don’t know who the Crazy White Bitches are, seriously??? Wake up man, go find out….so we gave these hip Cape Town fashion(s)istas, known as Fani, Isa and Jane, some of our new range of T-shirts (which they then gave their ownContinueContinue reading “Mabu Vinyl Experiences the Crazy White Bitches”

“Cold Fact” Rodriguez – A Retrospective

By Andrew Bond, London, April 1998 South Africa was a very different place in 1971 when Cold Fact was modestly unleashed on the Southern hemisphere. Back then, nobody had heard of Rodriguez. Abba was storming the charts, TV hadn’t arrived (god forbid, it was too corruptive according to the dominees) and our current President wasContinueContinue reading ““Cold Fact” Rodriguez – A Retrospective”

The Yale Spizzwinks (?) FREE concert in De Waal Park on 27 May 2012

From Martin Myers From the opposite side of the Atlantic Ocean to the shores of Cape Town comes a group of acappella singers that personifies talent and encapsulates outstanding entertainment – the Yale Spizzwinks (?). The group came into existence in 1914 at Yale University and the torch has been passed down the generations ofContinueContinue reading “The Yale Spizzwinks (?) FREE concert in De Waal Park on 27 May 2012”

SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Brings Rodriguez’s 1970s Music… — NEW YORK, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —

Searching for Sugar Man (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Tracklisting SUGAR MAN CRUCIFY YOUR MIND CAUSE I WONDER LIKE JANIS THIS IS NOT A SONG, IT’S AN OUTBURST: OR, THE ESTABLISHMENT BLUES CAN’T GET AWAY I THINK OF YOU INNER CITY BLUES SANDREVAN LULLABY – LIFESTYLES STREET BOY A MOST DISGUSTING SONG I’LL SLIP AWAYContinueContinue reading “SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Brings Rodriguez’s 1970s Music… — NEW YORK, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —”

‘Searching For Sugar Man’: The Unbelievable True Story Of Rodriguez | Huffington Post

“Sugar Man” is remarkable because it conjures an overwhelming, unique sense of hope. It’s a tale of talent being recognized, of humility’s triumph. – Kia Makarechi via ‘Searching For Sugar Man’: The Unbelievable True Story Of Rodriguez.

Unseen Films: A review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) and a report on a mini concert by Rodriguez Tribeca 2012

I love this film. The film had me drinking the Rodriguez Koolaid almost from the get go. I was so much a fan by the end that I went out and bought both Rodriguez CDs not long after seeing the film. – dbborroughs via Unseen Films: A review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) andContinueContinue reading “Unseen Films: A review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) and a report on a mini concert by Rodriguez Tribeca 2012”

Unseen Films: Searching for Sugar Man (2011) Tribeca 2012

Hi everybody! My name is Chocko and I tonight I am reporting from the red carpet event for the New York Premiere of SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN.  In a nutshell, the movie is about a Mexican-American folk singer from the 70’s named Rodriguez (pictured above) who was adored by critics, but was a flop commercially. ContinueContinue reading “Unseen Films: Searching for Sugar Man (2011) Tribeca 2012”

Rodriguez – New York City – Live Show + Film Screenings (Tribeca Film Festival)

Very excited for this upcoming week in New York City where Rodriguez will be playing a rare live show at Joe’s Pub. In addition, there will be two screenings of the Sundance award winning documentary Searching For Sugar Man as part of the Tribeca Film Festival. Check the links below and hope to see you there!ContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez – New York City – Live Show + Film Screenings (Tribeca Film Festival)”

Poetry In Performance: A Celebration of National Poetry Month

From Facebook Events Live acoustic performance from Rodriguez! April 11th at 7pm Wayne State Welcome Center Come join the smallest student organization on campus for a grand celebration of National Poetry Month! The Wayne Writer’s Forum is proud to present two icons of poetry and music, Ed Sanders and Sixto Rodriguez. This event is freeContinueContinue reading “Poetry In Performance: A Celebration of National Poetry Month”

Free Basin’ Fridays – RODRIGUEZ! « Light in the Attic Records

It’s been a crazy year for Rodriguez. The documentary Searching For Sugar Man was one of the first films to be purchased (by Sony Pictures Classics) at Sundance and picked up two awards on the way (World Cinema Audience Award: Documentary and World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Prize for its Celebration of the Artistic Spirit).ContinueContinue reading “Free Basin’ Fridays – RODRIGUEZ! « Light in the Attic Records”

Backbeat: Rodriguez Plays Riveting SXSW Showcase, Screens ‘Sugar Man’ Doc | Billboard.biz

The bright lights of Paramount Theater marquee gave director Malk Bendjelloul a distinct charge as he wandered outside the venue a half-hour before the 9:30 p.m. screening. His film “Searching for Sugar Man” about the ’70s singer-songwriter Rodriguez had won two awards at the Sundance Film festival where it premiered, but “it was nothing likeContinueContinue reading “Backbeat: Rodriguez Plays Riveting SXSW Showcase, Screens ‘Sugar Man’ Doc | Billboard.biz”