Ryuichi Sakamoto, an eclectic Japanese composer who was an early leader in electronic pop music and became an acclaimed writer of film scores that blended Eastern and Western cultural influences, has ...

Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto has passed away at the age of 71. Sakamoto’s management team confirmed his death in a statement published on social media. He died on Tuesday, 28th March. He’d been ...

Also a recipient of two Golden Globes, a Grammy and a BAFTA, he scored more than 40 films, including 'The Last Emperor,' 'Merry Christmas,' 'Mr. Lawrence' and 'The Revenant.' By Gavin J Blair Ryuichi ...

TOKYO — Recorded and filmed as he was dying of cancer, Ryuichi Sakamoto’s “Opus” — the Japanese film composer's posthumous album and documentary of the same name — is clearly meant to be his final ...

Japanese musician and film composer Ryuichi Sakamoto died during a battle with cancer on March 28, according to recording company Avex. Sakamoto was initially diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, and ...

Ryuichi Sakamoto, a trailblazing composer and producer who was one of the first musicians to incorporate electronic production into popular songcraft, has died at the age of 71. Sakamoto died on March ...

Sakamoto starred in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence alongside David Bowie in 1983 The Japanese composer behind 1987's The Last Emperor, Ryuichi Sakamoto, has died. Sakamoto's management team announced ...

TOKYO — 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 ...

TOKYO (AP) — 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 ...

Mr. Sakamoto, whose work with Yellow Magic Orchestra influenced electronic music, composed scores for “The Last Emperor” and “The Revenant.” By William Robin Ryuichi Sakamoto, one of Japan’s most ...