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Susumu Yokota
Background information
Also known as
  • Ebi
  • Stevia
  • Tenshin
Born1961[1]
OriginJapan
Died (aged 54)
GenresAmbient
Years activec.1993-2015

Susumu Yokota (横田 進 Yokota Susumu, or ススム・ヨコタ Susumu Yokota; born 1960 or 1961 – 27 March 2015) was a Japanese composer. He released several albums under pseudonyms including Stevia, Ebi, and others.[2]

Yokota was well known in the English-speaking independent music scene for his albums of experimental ambient music, including albums like Acid Mt. Fuji and Sakura. He also had a long career as a house music DJ and released several highly regarded albums of house music.[2]

Death

Susumu Yokota died on 27 March 2015, aged 54, after a long period of illness.[2][3][4]

Discography

References

  1. ^ "Susumu Yokota". Lo Recordings. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Influential ambient musician Susumu Yokota has died aged 54". FACT magazine. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Susumu Yokotaが逝去". natalie.mu (in Japanese). Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  4. ^ Morley, Tony. "Susumu Yokota RIP". The Leaf Label Ltd. Retrieved 14 July 2015.