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President Jacob Zuma congratulates Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse on completing his Matric « Triple M Entertainment

30 July 2012 President Jacob Zuma wishes to congratulate one of the legendary South African musicians, Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, on completing his Matric at the age of 61 years. “On behalf of Government and the people of South Africa, we extend our sincere congratulations to Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse for achieving this amazing milestone at hisContinueContinue reading “President Jacob Zuma congratulates Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse on completing his Matric « Triple M Entertainment”

Searching for Sugar Man in South Africa | Sony Music

SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE AND SOUNDTRACK BRINGS RODRIGUEZ’S INCREDIBLE LIFE STORY AND 1970s MUSIC TO A NEW GENERATION Soundtrack available everywhere starting August 13, 2012, through Columbia/Legacy “The buzzworthy Sundance documentary” – Yahoo! “An acclaimed new documentary goes hunting for the lost Dylan” – Grantland “The tale is better than the tellingContinueContinue reading “Searching for Sugar Man in South Africa | Sony Music”

Cold Fiction by John Samson

‘Cold Fact’ by the artist simply known as Rodriguez was one of the world’s great lost albums. It is now gaining attention through the documentary ‘Searching For Sugar Man’ which tells the remarkable story of this mysterious singer. ‘Cold Fiction’ is a book of 12 short stories, each inspired by the 12 tracks on Rodriguez’ContinueContinue reading “Cold Fiction by John Samson”

Sugar Man Coverage – Weekend reviews

Saturday Times – Review.pdf Saturday Telegraph – Review.pdf Financial Times Weekend – Lead Review.pdf The Guardian Guide – Review.pdf Independent Radar – Review.pdf The Sunday Times – Lead Review.pdf The Independent on Sunday – Lead Review.pdf Mail on Sunday – Review.pdf Sunday Express – Lead review.pdf The Observer – Lead Review.pdf Sunday Telegraph – Review.pdf

Sugar Man Coverage – National newspaper reviews

Daily Mail – Review.pdf Daily Telegraph – Review.pdf Financial Times Review.pdf Metro – Review.pdf The Guardian – Review.pdf The Daily Star – Review.pdf The Daily Mirror – Review.pdf The Times – Review.pdf The Sun – Review.pdf Daily Express – Review.pdf The Independent – Review.pdf

BBC News – Discovering ‘Sugar Man’ Rodriguez

Sixto Rodriguez has been called “the greatest 1970’s music icon that never was”. Now with the release of an award-winning documentary about his incredible story, could it finally be time for the 70-year-old singer-songwriter to make it big? via BBC News – Discovering ‘Sugar Man’ Rodriguez.

Sugar Man Film Coverage – Time Out feature, review – film of the week, critics’ choice / New! review / BBC 6 Music interview

Time Out – Malik interview.pdf Time Out – Critics’ Choice.pdf Time Out – Film of the week.pdf New! – Review.pdf Radio: BBC 6 Music, Lauren Laverne: Interview with Malik / played Sugar Man http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01l2tbv (around 12:10pm)

Rodriguez and ‘Sugar Man’: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Mystery – WSJ.com

In 2006, director Malik Bendjelloul took six months off from his job at a Swedish television newsmagazine to travel the world in search of material for future segments. In Cape Town, South Africa, he was told “the best story I ever heard in my life,” Mr. Bendjelloul recalls. The problem: “There was no way IContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez and ‘Sugar Man’: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Mystery – WSJ.com”