If you’re not familiar with the musician gracing the cover of this week’s Mountain Xpress — Detroit-based psychedelic soulster Sixto Rodriguez — you’re not the only one. But the buzz about Rodriquez’ distinctive songs is spreading fast, as he enjoys a revival of interest in the recordings he made almost 40 years ago.
So who is this guy? You can find out firsthand on Saturday, Jan. 10, when Rodriguez, backed by local musicians, plays a show at the Grey Eagle. In the meantime, don’t miss the Xpress cover story, “Luckier than Others.” And if that whets you appetite for more about the “Sugarman,” see the online resources below.
• Wikipedia’s entry on Rodriguez
• Rodriguez’ MySpace page, which offers three of his signature songs in their entirety
• Sugarman.org, the official Rodriguez Web site
• National Public Radio report on the Rodriguez revival (Aug. 8, 2008)
• WNYC radio report on “The Rise of Rodriguez” (Sept. 5, 2008)
• Radio New Zealand interview with Rodriguez (Sept. 20, 2008)
— Jon Elliston, managing editor
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