Char's Music Blog

Music and the Fictive Dream – Moana’s "How Far I’ll Go"   Biographical Information:   Disney’s 12 th  Princess, Moana, depicts a young and courageous daughter of the Chief of Motunui. In the thriving island, rich with culture and values, Moana’s home becomes threatened by a menacing force (Disney Fandom, n.d, Official Description). The heroine princess sails out into a treacherous journey to save the village and her people.      “How Far I’ll Go,” composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Originated from America, released on November 18, 2016.    “How Far I’ll Go,”  is written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, famously known for his role in the Hamilton and an astounding composer. Once he was tasked to create the music for Disney’s Moana, it became a pivotal moment since The Little Mermaid’s  “Under the Sea,”  was his inspiration to work in musicals (Atkins, 2024, para. 4). Miranda’s role was to produce the famous, “I want” song, where the audience und...

 Role of the Performer - Grammy Award Winner, Rihanna   Global sensation, Rihanna is exceptional in a plethora of ways. Coming from a harsh environment and experiencing troubling familial situations, she overcame the hardships and became known for her versatility: singing, actress, fashion designer, and makeup line.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Biography:    Robyn Rihanna Fenty originated in St. Michael, Barbados. Born on the 20 th  of February in 1988, she was the eldest amongst her siblings. In her early life, she endured numerous harsh realities as her father struggled with addiction, delt with her parent’s marital issues at the age of 14, and struggled with crippling headaches (Caruso 2025, Early Life).    When Rihanna was a teenager, she transformed her troubling obstacles into singing, as a form of escape. With her two friends, they had compo...