When he began working on the music for Disney’s animated film Encanto five years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda admits he didn’t know all that much about Colombian music. “I had a beginner’s understanding, ...
When Germaine Franco was a little girl, her fifth-grade music teacher gave her a choice. Presented with a picture of all the instruments in the orchestra, Franco pointed at her future. "I was only 10, ...
The "Encanto" song "Dos Oruguitas" and the music supervision of "Zola," "Sylvie's Love," "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar" and "tick, tick…BOOM!" have been honored at the 12th annual Guild of Music ...
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Now available on Disney’s streaming platform Disney+, Encanto features original songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Although “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is a fan-favorite track from the animated film ...
“Hamilton” netted creator Lin-Manuel Miranda three Tony awards, an Emmy and a Pulitzer, and helped him to win a prestigious MacArthur “Genius Grant.” But the playwright/songwriter’s greatest ...
'Encanto' was one of the biggest movies since its release and the soundtrack spawned a No. 1 hit. All his previous work made him the obvious choice to create the music for Encanto. Miranda, who is ...
His brilliant storytelling sent all eight of his songs climbing on the chart — but he insists there's still no formula for Disney music magic. By Rebecca Milzoff Musicals, whether onstage or onscreen, ...
The announcement of winners for the ASCAP Screen Music Awards, being held virtually again for 2022 and announced Monday morning, included revealing the top vote-getters for several Composers’ Choice ...