Carolina QuotesThe documentary is about the history of women in Fuji, the history of the genre, how it began, its politics and economy, why women are subdued in the genre and how they fought and overcame the challenges confronting them. We demonstrate the transformation not only in the type of Fuji women are performing but also the challenges they have faced and overcome.
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Tracing the history of women in male-dominated Fuji music since 1977, highlighting their challenges and strategies for success.
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- 1977
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