Gorō Yamaguchi was a Japanese shakuhachi player who worked in both solo and ensemble performances. He was noted for his influential recordings of traditional Japanese music and one of his pieces was selected by NASA to be included on the Voyager Golden Record and launched into space.
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About this person
Country
JapanCategory
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 1999 · aged 65
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