TOKYO -- Ethnicity, the state, the era: He dismantled every barrier and continued to search for new sounds. His goal was to create the "people's music." Ryuichi Sakamoto, who passed away on March 28, was a musician with a defiant spirit who expressed his opinions freely and took social action.
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Ryuichi Sakamoto, defiant musical innovator, sought meaning of sound
Multifaceted Oscar winner dismantled barriers in search of 'people's music,' social justice
Ryuichi Sakamoto, who passed away on March 28, absorbed music from all directions, including classical, rock and jazz. He was also politically active, becoming involved in social action throughout his life.
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