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Retro Reviews: Rodriguez: Coming From Reality | Music From The Big Chair

Rodriguez’s second album leaves me pondering fates. While Santana enjoys success as a mixed-race group with accessible music, Rodriguez takes greater risks with penetrating social commentary. With new producer Steve Rowland, ‘Coming From Reality’ feels more focused and fuller-sounding, though occasionally more conventional—a worthwhile trade-off for this honest truth-teller

Retro Reviews: Rodriguez: Cold Fact | Music From The Big Chair

Why isn’t anyone paying attention to Rodriguez? This Mexican troubadour’s candid, incisive lyrics rival Dylan’s, with a stronger, more accessible voice. He feels authentically street-smart, not merely feigning it. His observations suggest he’s witnessed real squalor. ‘Cold Fact’ is an outstanding debut from someone who insists on breaking down society’s facades.

Touring with the Legend – A tribute to Rodriguez

Featuring Graham Gillot: Guitarist from SA & USA Tours https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TzwMMGZgqQ&authuser=0 “Touring with the Legend” is the ultimate Rodriguez tribute show. Get to know the man behind the Legend, as the show celebrates the music of Rodriguez, with personal stories from the road during his tours in South Africa and the USA. Featuring a Live BandContinueContinue reading “Touring with the Legend – A tribute to Rodriguez”

Climb Up On My Music – A Tribute To Rodriguez in Cape Town, 2, 3 & 4 November 2023

Toneelhuis: Thursday 2 November, 19:00 to Saturday 4 November, 20:00 Tickets from Quicket https://www.quicket.co.za/events/236416-climb-up-on-my-music-a-tribute-to-rodriguez/#/ Rodriguez Real name Jesus Sixto (pronounced Sees-too) Diaz-Rodriguez (10 July 1942 – 8 August 2023) Rodriguez changed the lives of a lot of kids in the 70’s.  Cold Fact was the go to album for some comfort and escape in theContinueContinue reading “Climb Up On My Music – A Tribute To Rodriguez in Cape Town, 2, 3 & 4 November 2023”

Climb Up On My Music – A Tribute to Rodriguez, Cape Town, 14 September 2023

The Toneelhuis at 55 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town on Thursday 14 September. Tickets through Quicket Rodriguez Real name Jesus Sixto (pronounced Seez-too) Diaz-Rodriguez (10 July 1942 – 8 August 2023) — Wikipedia Rodriguez changed the lives of a lot of kids in the 70s. Cold Fact was the go-to album for some comfort and escapeContinueContinue reading “Climb Up On My Music – A Tribute to Rodriguez, Cape Town, 14 September 2023”

Rodriguez Tributes From Around The World

Artwork by Jack Stone Design Sixto Rodriguez – 10 July 1942 to 8 August 2023 Dear Stephen, I hope this e-mail finds you well, in accordance with what the recent events allow. First of all, I am still in shock, in times like these, I reflect on the importance of living life before it slips away –ContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez Tributes From Around The World”

Rodriguez at Find A Grave

Photo added by Marta Norton Photo added by Shubham Singer-Songwriter and Musician. Sixto Rodriguez, commonly recognized as Rodriguez, rose to prominence during the late 1960s and early 1970s with his signature song “Sugar Man” and his folk and rock albums, “Cold Fact” and “Coming from Reality.” Despite being relatively unknown in the United States, his musicContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez at Find A Grave”

Ampersand Mixtape: The Sixto Special | Mixcloud

Rodriguez was bigger than The Beatles in 1970s apartheid South Africa. In this special tribute to the Mexican-American singer-songwriter who died recently, Charles Leonard explores the politics, mores and sounds that made him massive then, and also what makes him still relevant today.

Thank you from Detroit

I live about 5 minutes from the Detroit border and a 20 minute drive to downtown. I would never have been exposed to the music of Sixto Rodriguez if I hadn’t been for you and the others who loved his music so passionately. I was introduced to him, even though I lived very close in proximity,ContinueContinue reading “Thank you from Detroit”

Fan Messages From Around The World

Just watched the Bio of your life revolving around South African fans, and I am amazed. It was very moving, and I have very genuine feelings towards your journey in life. I once lived in the USA from 1961 to 1979. All I can say is God bless you and your family, And greetings fromContinueContinue reading “Fan Messages From Around The World”

Rodriguez tribute rocks Cadieux Cafe

Source: Rodriguez tribute rocks Cadieux Cafe On July 10, Detroit singer-songwriter and subject of the Academy Award-winning documentary, “Searching for Sugarman,” Sixto Rodriguez turned 81. Later that week, a collection of Detroit’s top rock ’n’ roll musicians gathered at Cadieux Cafe to celebrate and honor the local minstrel who often was spotted walking the streetsContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez tribute rocks Cadieux Cafe”

Zig At The Gig Podcast

I hope all is well with you and yours.My Name is Dave Deitke. I am a full-time musician/ special needs music educator/ music therapist MT-BC, NMT from Cleveland, OH, and I run a podcast called Zig At The Gig.I started this podcast to promote a non-profit art gallery called Negative Space. Since the shutdown, IContinueContinue reading “Zig At The Gig Podcast”

New Fan Is Looking For The Very Rare “Alive” Album

Hello,Yesterday, I discovered the immense talent of Sixto Rodriguez in a pub in Valence (France)…and since, I hear his music what I find on the net. How is it possible to find and buy the recording of the concert “alive 1979 Sydney Australia”? Thank you for your answer A new fan Jean-Pierre Allègre, France https://youtu.be/xJ4BLckNatA

RODRIGUEZ RECOVERING WELL AFTER SURGERY

photo: Doug Seymour Photography Rodriguez’s family in Detroit have asked us to let everyone know that Rodriguez is well and on the mend after being operated on, following the stroke that he had in February. The surgery to repair the damage caused by the stroke was successful, and Rodriguez is feeling strong, and, following theContinueContinue reading “RODRIGUEZ RECOVERING WELL AFTER SURGERY”