Sakamoto in 2013. | |
Born | January 17, 1952 (age 67) |
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Education | Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music |
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Years active | 1975–present |
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Children | Miu Sakamoto |
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Website | sitesakamoto.com |
A sample of 'Riot in Lagos' from Ryuichi Sakamoto's 1980 album B-2 Unit. This track is credited for having anticipated the beats and sounds of electro music. | |
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A sample of 'Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence' from the 1983 film of the same name. It won him a BAFTA, was the basis for his hit song 'Forbidden Colours', and has had a number of cover versions produced by other artists. | |
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