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Masami Akita

b. 1956

Japanese noise musician and writer

Musician Writer Visual artist

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About Masami Akita

Born 1956. Masami Akita is a Japanese musician, writer, visual artist, composer, painter and collagist.

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Important facts

Born

19 December 1956, Tokyo

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Musician, writer, visual artist, composer, painter, collagist

Nationality

Japan

Education

Tamagawa University

Also known as

Merzbow

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Masami Akita's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Masami Akita?

Japanese noise musician and writer (1956-)

When was Masami Akita born?

Masami Akita was born on 19 December 1956 in Tokyo.

What is Masami Akita's occupation?

Masami Akita is a musician, writer, visual artist, composer, painter and collagist.

What nationality is Masami Akita?

Masami Akita is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Masami Akita

· Wikidata: Q58125755

· DBpedia: Masami Akita

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