“Searching For Sugar Man” Film Blows 70-year Old Fan Away

Dear Sixto, The documentary on your life blew me away. I think I have listened to your music every day since seeing it! You are such an inspiration – your humility is just amazing. When you say in the film that you don’t have regret/anger/resentment regarding the time you did not know that your musicContinueContinue reading ““Searching For Sugar Man” Film Blows 70-year Old Fan Away”

My favourite musician of all time

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

Reaching Out To Rodriguez

Hi folks at sugarman.org 🙂 I tried sending the below to the fanmail email for Rodriguez but it bounced. I know it probably won’t reach Rodriguez here but thought I’d give it a shot anyway. Hi Sixto Rodriguez (or whoever reads your fanmail!), I hope this email finds you well in the absurd reality of the covidContinueContinue reading “Reaching Out To Rodriguez”

Karumba Queensland Australia

I am from Karumba Queensland Australia.From the late 70’s the local commercial fishermen here have been listening to Rodriguez while working on their boats for many many years. A big percentage of us are in our late 50s to 60s now.In 2023 Karumba will be 150 years old. And you being part of our historyContinueContinue reading “Karumba Queensland Australia”

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”