Read the article “J-Pop and performances of young female identity: Music, gender and urban space in Tokyo.” It is attached in files.

Read the article “J-Pop and performances of young female identity: Music, gender and urban space in Tokyo.” It is attached in files.

Then, listen to these musical examples mentioned in the article and watch the music videos:

Then when you are done, respond to the following prompt:

The author describes Ayumi Hamasaki as a ‘white’ goddess and Misia as a ‘black’ music diva. What are the racial implications of this statement, and how do you personally feel about it? Provide examples from the music videos and/or article in your argument. Keep in mind that the author of this article is not Japanese, lives in the United States, and is writing for a primarily English-speaking audience. If you reference additional musical examples in your response, please include links to the music.

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