Sixto Diaz Rodríguez (July 10, 1942 – August 8, 2023), mononymously known as Rodríguez, was an American musician from Detroit, Michigan. Though his career was initially met with little fanfare in the United States, he found success in South Africa, Australia (touring the country twice in his earlier career), and New Zealand.

Aug 8, 2023 · Sixto Rodriguez (born July 10, 1942, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.—died August 8, 2023, Detroit) was an American singer-songwriter known for his genre-defying music that combines folk, rock, jazz, soul, and blues and for his protest-style lyrics that comment on social injustices.

Aug 9, 2023 · Sixto Rodriguez, the musician and subject of the documentary Searching for Sugar Man, has died aged 81. The Detroit-born singer's official website confirmed he died on Tuesday.

Aug 9, 2023 · Sixto Rodriguez, who lived in obscurity as his music career flamed out early in the U.S. only to find success in South Africa and a stardom he was unaware of, has died in Detroit.

Aug 9, 2023 · Detroit musician Sixto Rodriguez, the subject of the documentary “‘Searching for Sugar Man” – which won the 2013 best documentary Academy Award – has died, according to an announcement on his...

Aug 9, 2023 · Singer-songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, who was catapulted from Detroit obscurity to global acclaim by the Oscar-winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man,” has died at 81. Rodriguez passed...

Aug 9, 2023 · Singer and songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, who became the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary "Searching for Sugarman," died Tuesday in Detroit. He was 81. Rodriguez' death was announced...

Aug 10, 2023 · Sixto Rodriguez, the musician whose story was documented in the film Searching for Sugar Man, has died at 81. He had minor success in the U.S., but was surprised to learn his music...

Aug 9, 2023 · DETROIT — Singer and songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, who became the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man,” has died. He was 81. Rodriguez’ death Tuesday in Detroit...

Aug 9, 2023 · Singer and songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, who became the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary Searching for Sugar Man, has died. He was 81. Rodriguez's death Tuesday in Detroit was announced on...