Our hearts are heavy after learning about the passing of Sixto Diaz Rodriguez, music legend and famed Detroit folk singer. Rodriguez earned a bachelor’s in philosophy from Wayne State in 1981 and WSU bestowed to him an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in 2013 for his musical genius and commitment to social justice. | Wayne State University

2.7K views · 48 reactions | Singer-songwriter Sixto Rodriguez died in Detroit on Tuesday at age 81. His music garnered international attention, becoming an anthem for the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. https://cbsn.ws/452f6KN | CBS Mornings | Facebook