Ryuichi Sakamoto
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus review – a stark, emotional finale from master musician
In his last weeks of life, the Oscar-winning composer is filmed at the piano by his son. It is an almost wordless paean to a remarkable career
Leslie Felperin
28, Mar, 2024 @7:00 AM
‘We put his face back together again’: the groundbreaking show bringing Ryuichi Sakamoto back to life
Shortly before his death this year, the iconic Japanese composer worked on mixed-reality concert, Kagami – featuring new music, 48 cameras and magic glasses for the audience
Laura Barton
31, Oct, 2023 @9:00 AM
Labour should be selling itself instead of attacking Rishi Sunak and his wife | Bidisha Mamata
Voters need to hear bold promises from the opposition rather than allegations and immature controversialism
Bidisha Mamata
15, Apr, 2023 @4:32 PM
Ryuichi Sakamoto: the avant gardist who became a groundbreaking pop star
With Yellow Magic Orchestra, he paved the way for electropop and hip-hop but was far happier as a backroom boffin than an electronic pinup
Alexis Petridis
02, Apr, 2023 @2:04 PM
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
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
02, Apr, 2023 @1:53 PM
Artists and footballers warm up for Manchester international festival
Janelle Monáe, work by Yayoi Kusama and Ryuichi Sakamoto and a collaboration between footballer Juan Mata and artist Tino Sehgal kick off at this summer’s event
Shaad D'Souza
14, Mar, 2023 @11:01 AM
Japanese pop maverick Akiko Yano: ‘Art is in my blood, it will never die’
The pioneering pianist blazed a trail through 1970s jazz and electronica and was lauded by 1980s pop royalty. Now a new generation of fans, including Clairo and Mac DeMarco, hope to bring her an international audience
Anton Spice
25, Oct, 2021 @8:57 AM
Composer Ryuichi Sakamoto diagnosed with bowel cancer
Oscar-winning Japanese musician says he is undergoing treatment and ‘hoping to make music for a little while longer’
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
21, Jan, 2021 @11:44 AM
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda review – portrait of Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence composer
Stephen Nomura Schible’s documentary charts the career of the musician and anti-nuclear campaigner who created one of the catchiest film themes of the 80s
Peter Bradshaw
27, Jun, 2018 @1:00 PM
Electronic pioneer Ryuichi Sakamoto: 'My great regret is not reconnecting with Bowie'
With the Yellow Magic Orchestra, he inspired the sound of hip-hop, electro and techno. Then, the Japanese composer won an Oscar and worked many of the greats, including Davids Bowie and Byrne. Now, in recovery from cancer, his impulse to innovate is as strong as ever
Joe Muggs
08, Feb, 2018 @4:00 PM
Readers recommend playlist: songs about Asian cities
This week a reader takes us for a bustling tour of Asian towns through music from Eartha Kitt, Robyn, Cornershop and Ryuichi Sakamoto
Pairubu
14, Dec, 2017 @12:00 PM
Ryuichi Sakamoto diagnosed with throat cancer
The Yellow Magic Orchestra founder has cancelled his future tour dates in order to focus on his recovery
Sean Michaels
11, Jul, 2014 @7:53 AM
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