Hey Rodriguez, I know this won’t be you reading this but if possible I’d love my words to be passed on to you especially in such strange times. My name is Jacob Hall and I’m a 19 year old university student from England and came across your music about 2 years ago and since youContinueContinue reading “My favourite musician of all time”
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Searching for the Sugarman | Oil Painters of America
From https://blog.oilpaintersofamerica.com/2021/04/searching-for-the-sugarman/ April 5, 2021 by E. Melinda Morrison I Wish I Could I Wish I Mightby E. Melinda Morrison12” x 12” – Egg Tempera on Panel I recently saw for the second time, Searching for Sugarman. It is a fascinating documentary of a musician, Sixto Rodriguez, who recorded two albums in the late sixties in Detroit. AfterContinueContinue reading “Searching for the Sugarman | Oil Painters of America”
BELOVED SOUTH AFRICAN SINGER / SONGWRITER STEVE LOUW RELEASES NEW VIDEO / SINGLE, “CRAZY RIVER”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHXfRU0Wsm0 April 6 2021, Capetown, SA: Today, much-revered South African singer/songwriter/guitarist, Steve Louw releases, “Crazy River,” the first track from his forthcoming album, Headlight Dreams to be released in May via BFD/The Orchard. The song itself is an upbeat, transcendent ode to the beauty of a river, its timelessness against the impermanent world it runsContinueContinue reading “BELOVED SOUTH AFRICAN SINGER / SONGWRITER STEVE LOUW RELEASES NEW VIDEO / SINGLE, “CRAZY RIVER””
Better Than Bob Dylan
Hello my name is Lenore Long, I am 85 years old and love your music. You are so creative with the words in your songs. It was my boss at work who told me to go watch Sugar Man at the movie theater, and said that you were so much better than Bob Dylan. AfterContinueContinue reading “Better Than Bob Dylan”
Fan Request for Sixto
Dear Sixto, You rock. Your music is like a welcoming gift in these weird times. And your story is probably even more inspiring. I want to help a friend that is in a bad spot right now. He’s dealing with some issues with his family and his life in general. Since he used to liveContinueContinue reading “Fan Request for Sixto”
Remembering Albert Rojas
Albert Rojas & Desiree Bates Rojas To: Sixto Rodriguez My father, Albert Rojas, was a labor and human rights organizer for over 50 years. He was born on 31st July 1938 and he died on March 20, 2021. He was the co-founder of UFW (The Farmworkers Union from California). He never got the credit, norContinueContinue reading “Remembering Albert Rojas”
Sugar Man by Riskology Radcliffe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sW2ozOPtbU Dear Sixto and Team My name is Jay, I am a rapper living in the UK, and I was born in Zimbabwe and grew up in South Africa in the post-apartheid, ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ era. I spent my youth watching Cheech and Chong films and Listening to Sixto in various shebeens around Johannesburg,ContinueContinue reading “Sugar Man by Riskology Radcliffe”
Where can I find Rodriguez merchandise?
I have been sharing Rodriguez music for years.Where can I find merchandise?Would love to add to my other favorite musicians JoAnn Cerna
Irving Reid Honors College Appeal
My name is Michael Einheuser. I was a classmate of Sixto’s at Monteith College at Wayne State University. I was also a member of the University’s Board of Governors. Currently, the Irving Reid Honors College is the successor to Monteith College and regards Sixto as one of it’s alumni. Would he consider appearing in aContinueContinue reading “Irving Reid Honors College Appeal”
Anytime I feel down, I watch your story and I feel connected again
Greetings: Listening to I WONDER as I write this and felt compelled to let you know that your music and your story (Searching for Sugar Man), is a highlight in my life!! I found/saw the film about five years ago which introduced me to your music and anytime I feel down, I watch your storyContinueContinue reading “Anytime I feel down, I watch your story and I feel connected again”
Keep inspiring…
This is a complete long shot but here it goes. My husband is a nurse and came down with covid back in April. The entire time he was quarantined in his room he listened to you and watched your documentary. You really got him through it and he listens to you on his drive homeContinueContinue reading “Keep inspiring…”
Cold Facts of Sixto/3-6-2021
I’m going for a ride with Rodriguez this mornin’they scoped his story cross my plate-not a moment too late-it crucified my mind and I still wonder if I got time to see tha Sugarman at Inner City Blues down on Sandraven tonight-I’m really looking forward to it-I’m gonna burn a pack of Sixto and chaseContinueContinue reading “Cold Facts of Sixto/3-6-2021”
Fantastic Story
Hi there.My wife and I have just seen the documentary about this fantastic story. It’s absolutely incredible, we sat on our settee with tears in our eyes …The success that you received was thoroughly deserved, well done to everyone concerned…Long may this story continue..Take care and good luck from Paris, France Steve n Carmen Smith
Thank you for your music
Rodriguez, I’m sure you have received thousands of messages. I just want to thank you for your music. It is simply amazing. After also watching all the videos of you I could (and reading all I could) it is obvious that you are a wonderful man whom your family loves very much. Thank you forContinueContinue reading “Thank you for your music”
Netherlands request for Rodriguez
We are planning a tiny festival in may, we are here in the Netherlands. A post covid return to each other. Intimate and connected. There is no one we would rather book than you. We are a literary platform and believe you are the most brilliant songwriter ever, the festival will be in buses. Would you pleaseContinueContinue reading “Netherlands request for Rodriguez”
Passion and love
Hello! Mr. Rodriguez has been my companion and “spirit guide” since watching Searching For Sugarman at the beginning of the Pandemic. He has become one of my heroes and I listen to the soundtrack everyday while I ride my mountain bike out in the country. I would so love to know how he is andContinueContinue reading “Passion and love”
Jamie’s Rodriguez Story
I hope you’re all well. I live in England and I just wanted to share my Rodriguez story with you. I buy cd collections from people in the vain hope of finding the hidden gem you can’t stop playing. Well a few months ago I got a pile from a charity and it had ComingContinueContinue reading “Jamie’s Rodriguez Story”
The Man Behind The Search For ‘Sugar Man’
Rodriguez to perform during The Cabot’s virtual 100th anniversary celebration
by Blake Maddux, Correspondent,WickedLocal.com Rodriguez to perform during The Cabot’s virtual 100th anniversary celebration Sixto Díaz Rodriguez, the previously obscure (to Americans, at least) subject of the Oscar-winning 2012 documentary “Searching for Sugar Man,” had been scheduled to play at The Cabot this past April. In what proved to be an optimistic assessment of COVID-19’s staying power,ContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez to perform during The Cabot’s virtual 100th anniversary celebration”
Yul & Baz – Sugar Man (Sixto Rodriguez Cover)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RESpJDdTjZo « Sugar Baz », newly released by French electro producer Yul with Baz, a young Ukulele-playing singer, is a modern and sensuous cover version of the classic Sugar Man, Sixto Rodriguez’s jewel rediscovered less than a decade ago. Single released July 17th 2020 on Résiste records.
