BREAKING | A darling of South Africa’s musical landscape, Sixto Rodriguez, has passed away at the age of 81🙏🎶 StaceyJSbuOnECR Rodriguez
Rodriguez had been unwell for some time before his death, after suffering a stroke despite celebrating his 81st amoung fellow musicians just a month ago.
"He was a legend in South Africa. His death is a huge loss for our country but we will honour him by the powerful music he has shared with us," shares on Mzansi social media user.Rodriguez hailed from Detroit, and spent most of his life living in working-class conditions, largely unaware of his enormous success in South Africa. After some initial commercial interest in his early recordings, Rodriguez faded into musical obscurity in the US.
Somehow, he went ignorant to his rising popularity in international markets, and by the mid-70’s, Rodriguez was receiving regular radio play in Australia, New Zealand, and Zimbabwe. However, Rodriguez’s most important contributions were made in South Africa, where themes of anti-establishmentism were perceived as a rallying cry against the Apartheid regime.All fans are invited to share tributes via the SugarMan.orgFind out more about his moving story here.
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