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Ryuichi Sakamoto is an internationally-renowned Japanese composer, producer, pianist, activist, and writer. His four-decade career began as a session musician before achieving success with electronic group Yellow Magic Orchestra in 1978. He pioneered synthpop and electronic fusion while pursuing solo work and collaborations with artists like David Sylvian and Fennesz. His versatility spans electronic, classical, and world music, including compositions for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and Japan's first instrumental number-one single.