What nationality was the female composer who came before Shirley Anne Walker?
Shirley Walker:  Walker was one of the first female composers to earn a solo score credit on a major Hollywood motion picture (preceded by Suzanne Ciani, who wrote the complete score to the film "The Incredible Shrinking Woman" in 1980, released January 1981) and according to the "Los Angeles Times", will be remembered as a pioneer for women in the film industry. Suzanne Ciani: Suzanne Ciani (born June 4, 1946) is an Italian American pianist, composer and sound designer who found early success with innovative electronic music.
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