Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Why He Didn't Return for MOANA Sequel
In a new interview, Lin-Manuel Miranda shared why he didn't return for the sequel, despite writing award-winning songs for Disney's 2016 animated hit.
Lin-Manuel Miranda defends Moana 2 songwriters against criticism over divisive soundtrack
Exclusive: Miranda tells ‘The Independent’ he was impressed by ‘how far’ star Auliʻi Cravalho’s voice has come
‘Moana 2’ Songwriters Break Down Film’s Soundtrack
Moana 2' songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear discuss writing new songs for the heroine's next island adventure and criticism from audiences.
'Moana 2' songwriters made history as 1st all-female team to lead a Disney soundtrack
Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear made history as the youngest composers and only all-woman songwriting team for a Disney animated film with Moana 2.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Explained Why He Wasn’t Invited Back By Disney To Write Music For “Moana 2” Amid Growing Backlash Toward The Soundtrack
Amid the divisive audience response to the Moana 2 soundtrack, Lin-Manuel Miranda has now explained his absence from the sequel in a new interview.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Explains Why He Didn't Write Songs for “Moana 2”: 'There Was Never an Opportunity' (Exclusive)
He told PEOPLE that he's “really proud" of 'Moana 2' composers Opetaia Foa'i, Mark Mancina, Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear
Moana 2: Why Lin Lin-Manuel Miranda Did Not Return As A Songwriter In The Disney Sequel
After his work on the first movie earned him Oscars attention, Lin-Manuel Miranda didn’t return for Disney’s Moana 2, and he now explains why.
Emily Bear on her rise from viral sensation to hit songwriter
Emily Bear, co-creator of "The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Album," has worked with Beyoncé and co-written songs for "Moana ...
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Video: Emily Bear Discusses Broadway Ambitions on CBS Mornings
In a recent segment on CBS Mornings, Moana 2 songwriter Emily Bear revealed her dream to have one of her musical projects on ...
‘Moana 2' Songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear Celebrate Music's Ability to Make People Feel Seen
The songwriting duo received the Breakthrough Award for their work as the youngest songwriting duo to work on a Disney film.
Meet Barlow & Bear, the women who made history writing the 'Moana 2' songs
Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear stepped in where Lin-Manuel Miranda left off and crafted music "Beyond" expectations for the ...
Auliʻi Cravalho Trusted Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear to Make the Music of ‘Moana 2’ ‘Something Beautiful’ — and More
The star of "Moana 2" was thrilled to work on the sequel with a pair of rising songwriters, and our Breakthrough Award ...
With ‘Moana 2,’ Songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear Explored New Waters
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Meet Barlow & Bear: The duo behind Moana 2’s soundtrack
As the youngest and first-ever female duo to write the music for a Walt Disney animation, they have composed the songs for Moana 2.