Celebrating Ryuichi Sakamoto
w/ Sakamoto Tribute Ensemble and DJ Spooky, YUKA C. HONDA, plus Guests TBA
(A Fundraiser for Trees For Sakamoto)
Wednesday, January 17th, 2024
Roulette
509 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
7 PM Doors | 8 PM Show
$55 GA Advance | $65 GA Day of Show
Join us in celebration of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s musical legacy as New York’s finest musicians come together for a tribute concert on January 17, marking what would have been his 72nd birthday. From the revolutionary Thousand Knives to the iconic sounds of the Yellow Magic Orchestra and the Oscar-winning film scores, the Sakamoto Tribute Ensemble will interpret his enduring compositions with the utmost reverence. The special guests, Sakamoto’s closest friends and collaborators will share their words and music in a heartfelt tribute. This concert will be a fundraiser for the family’s foundation in his honor, Trees For Sakamoto.
Curator: Rubin Kodheli
Musical Director: Meg Okura
Producer: Brice Rosenbloom
Anne Drummond (flutes)
Sam Sadigursky (winds)
Meg Okura (violin)
Rubin Kodheli (cello)
Yotam Ishay (piano)
Steve Whipple (bass)
Dan Mintseris (keyboard/electronics)
Rogerio Bocatto (percussion)