Ryuichi Sakamoto: Japan’s master of electronic music A prolific solo artist and composer who worked with musicians from Bowie to Madonna, Sakamoto refused to stay within the confines of one genre The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2023
Who was Ryuichi Sakamoto and what scores did he compose? Japanese legend dies aged 71 Oscar-winning composer gave scores to more than 100 productions Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2023
Ryuichi Sakamoto, Japanese Musician and Film Composer, Dies Ryuichi Sakamoto, a world-renowned Japanese musician and actor who composed for Hollywood hits such as “The Last Emperor” and “The Revenant,” has died. He was 71. Japan’s recording company Avex said in a statement Sunday that Sakamoto died on March 28 while undergoing treatment for cancer. He was first diagnosed… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023
Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer for ‘The Last Emperor’ and ‘The Revenant,’ dies at 71 Sakamoto was a pioneer of the electronics music of the late 1970s and co-founded the Yellow Magic Orchestra, also known as YMO. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 2, 2023
Ryuichi Sakamoto, Japanese pop pioneer and Oscar-winning composer, dies aged 71 Sakamoto was one of Japan’s most successful musicians, acclaimed for work in Yellow Magic Orchestra as well as solo albums and film scores The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2023