Real, Raw & Local Our production; Rodriguez, The Man – The Music, consists of 4 kids from the 70s who can no longer contain themselves about how the music of Rodriguez changed their lives. Cold Fact was the centre piece among albums like Band On The Run by Paul McCartney, Machine Head by Deep Purple and Goats Head Soup by the Rolling Stones. This was ..read more

Featuring Graham Gillot: Guitarist from SA & USA Tours “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 Band with song list including: I wonder, Sugarman, Crucify your mind, Streetboy ..read more

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 the tumultuous and heavily authoritarian place that was South Africa at ..read more

It is with great sadness that we at Sugarman.org announce that Sixto Diaz Rodriguez has passed away earlier today ..read more

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 escape in the tumultuous and heavily authoritarian place that was South ..read more

Remembering Sugar Man celebrates the timeless music and enduring legacy of the legendary artist, Sixto Diaz Rodriguez ..read more

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, only via the documentary. His music has been readily available and I ..read more

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, please accept my deepest apologies for the late reply (even moreso to your prompt and dedicated feedback). It obviously breaks my heart to write you back in the circumstances that we are so sadly aware. Honestly I am still in shock, regretting every instant I didn’t click in that link to get my tickets to Detroit earlier, for many years ago now. In times like these, I reflect on the importance of living life ..read more

Ampersand Mixtape: The Sixto Special 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. Host: Charles Leonard Guest: Darryl Accone Photograph: Charles Leonard Production: Reframe ..read more

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, please accept my deepest apologies for the late reply (even moreso to your prompt and dedicated feedback). It obviously breaks my heart to write you back in the circumstances that we are so sadly aware. Honestly I am still in shock, regretting every instant I didn’t click in that link to get my tickets to Detroit earlier, for many years ago now. In times like these, I reflect on the importance of living life ..read more