Sixto Rodriguez was born on the 10th July 1942, and his amazing story was the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary “Searching For Sugar Man”. Rodriguez was influenced by a variety of artists including Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Reed, Jefferson Airplane and many others. He has also been a great influence on artists from variousContinueContinue reading “Sugar Man: A Rodriguez-inspired Mix, feat Large Professor, MonkeyWrench, Frank Sinatra | Brian Currin on Mixcloud Select”
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A Night To Remember, 7th March 1998
From Sweet Songs To Street Songs From the simplistic, yet instantly recognisable bass guitar intro of I Wonder, to the last fading echoes of Forget It, this was a show that enthralled everyone from the die-hard old fans with their balding heads and beer paunches to the new virgin devotees. From sweet songs to street songs,ContinueContinue reading “A Night To Remember, 7th March 1998”
The 2013 Oscars: Searching for Sugar Men | Miss Ntertainment
The documentary isn’t only about one man’s humility and passion to do that which he loved and provide a decent living for his family. It’s also a story about dedication and commitment; Sugar worked tirelessly on the Rodriguez website and to connect the singer with South Africa. He and Brian Currin did so much forContinueContinue reading “The 2013 Oscars: Searching for Sugar Men | Miss Ntertainment”
From the Vaults: Rodriguez live at Whale Hall, Hartenbos, Mossel Bay, 17 September 2001
What a wonderful evening! Rodriguez rocked the Whale Hall in Hartenbos and despite some comments to the contrary I think the new arrangements of his songs are stunning. The saxes really drive songs like ‘Climb Up On My Music’ and ‘Only Good For Conversation’ and that Rock and Roll medley (‘Shake Rattle & Roll’, BobContinueContinue reading “From the Vaults: Rodriguez live at Whale Hall, Hartenbos, Mossel Bay, 17 September 2001”
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