Sixto Diaz Rodriguez - I wonder

Sixto Díaz Rodríguez (also known as Rodríguez or as Jesús Rodríguez; born July 10, 1942) is an American folk musician based in Detroit, Michigan. His career initially proved short-lived with two little-sold albums in the early 1970s and some brief touring in Australia. Unbeknownst to him, however, his work became extremely successful and influential in South Africa; although, he was mistakenly rumored in that country to have committed suicide.

In the 1990s, determined South African fans managed to seek out and contact him, which led to an unexpected revival of his musical career. Their story is told in the 2012 Academy Award winning documentary film, Searching for Sugar Man, which has also helped give Rodríguez a measure of fame in his native country.

On May 9, 2013, Rodriguez received an honorary doctorate -- a Doctor of Humane Letters degree -- from his alma mater Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan during WSU's 10 AM commencement ceremony.

[Patrick_Ross]

RIP, Sixto. You will not be forgotten.

[sandwormgod]

I'm so pleased that the world heard his music. RIP Sixto. Thank you for you your life, your story but, most of all thank you for your eternally beautiful eternal.

[tessagatchalian]

RIP Sixto. I’ve been searching for your song called ‘I think of you’ which was my favourite in 1974. I didn’t know your name then. I googled for this song 20 years ago and nothing came out. Till one day I read an article about 2 men from SA searching for you that sung sugarman. I was thrilled to learn you’ve been found. This time I could hear your beautiful songs again!
May you be in God’s Paradise Sixto. 🙏🏼

[natasacelar]

Unique in his modesty, kindness, originality. The music he created is fascinating, beautiful. Rest in peace, good man, and thank you for the wonderful songs.

[MakiAf]

Lo conocí por el documental. Súper fan de este hombre y su música. Vivirá por siempre.

[klaym]

Seb la frites merci !!! 👍🙏✔
"I wonder " pourquoi j'ai pas connu ce mec avant !!!

[fontenova]

A good man, an enormous talent, a worker class hero. A poet. In the list of best authors ignored.

[stephmahech]

Gracias Sixto por ser parte de un momento importante en mi vida, tu música me acompañó.

[arikatarin]

For those people who r listening to this legend man
I love u all so much ♡

[tomislavbudek]

This man is true legend! Love you sixto!! You are one and only

[alfredpenn]

Just love this guy's music. Lyrics are outstanding and really have meaning. Great Documentary!!! Love to South Africa for keeping Rodriguez's music Alive and kicking long enough for the world to hear his work. Good on y'a mates!!!

[raulahuatl]

Good music is UNIVERSAL, Good souls are universal.

[MsDiamondwillow]

I wonder...if I will ever discover a musician as humble like this again

[otee]

Great & lovely Voice… Thank you Sixto Rodriguez🌹👌Amazing life story!
The for 20 yr. Forgotten musicman🌻🌺 Not forgotten after all in Sth Africa & Australia🌹👌

[victoriamckenzie]

One of the best Albums ever written, sang and recorded. X

[magicalaxolotl]

This man is an inspiration for everyone

[wilkwilk]

Goodbye unforgettable Sugar Man, rest in peace... [*]

[yvonhertault]

Bonjour j'ai 57 ans j'ai découvert SIXTO RODRIGUEZ il y a seulement 2 jours lors d'une émission sur ARTE.
J'adore la musique des années 70. J'ai adoré, je vais tâcher de posséder ses 2 albums. Il a été injustement méconnu. C'est un homme humble qui aurait pu mérité plus de reconnaissance musicalement.

[darthrage]

The incredible power of music, especially combined with his pure talent and a great human cause.

[razielito]

Leí su biografía, es un músico único, ahora se venden y escuchan mas sus canciones, y con el paso del tiempo va a ser un leyenda