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Minoru Muraoka was a Japanese shakuhachi player, a traditional bamboo flute. His 1970 album "Bamboo" is renowned for blending traditional Japanese music with jazz and pop. Muraoka was a pioneer in integrating the shakuhachi into modern musical genres, contributing to the instrument's international popularity. His work influenced many musicians and remains a significant part of Japanese music history. The products available from the artist Minoru Muraoka include vinyls.