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Joe Hisaishi

Sound of Cinema by BBC

Jun 2, 202517:46Society & Culture

Matthew Sweet celebrates the life and work of Studio Ghibli composer, Joe Hisaishi. Tune in for some of his most beloved music, with classic soundtracks including Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro and Howl’s Moving Cast...

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Joe Hisaishi is an episode from Sound of Cinema by BBC. Matthew Sweet celebrates the life and work of Studio Ghibli composer, Joe Hisaishi. Tune in for some of his most beloved music, with classic soundtracks including Spirited Away, My Nei...

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