Auli’i Cravalho is the voice of the title character Moana in the 2016 Disney film. Auli’i was born and raised on the Big Island. She is 16 years old and was born on November 22nd, 2000 in Kohala, Hawaii. Auli’i heard that casting agents were looking for actresses in her area. She was so excited because she always wanted to be a singer, actress, and a Disney princess. She didn't think she stood a chance, though. Auli’i, at first, didn't want to try out because of all the girls she knew who were trying out. In fact, she was the last person to audition out of hundreds of actresses. The only reason she decided to audition was because, at a charity event, she was discovered by and Oahu Disney casting agent. The agent was won over by her poise, confidence, and of course, her amazing voice. He insisted that she try out for the role, and a few months later, it was announced on social media by Dwayne Johnson that she would voice Moana! …show more content…
In every song, they used Polynesian vocals and percussions, traditional covered Tyka drums, and woodwinds made from bamboos. A song in the movie, “Shiny” is a David Bowie tribute with hints of “Poor Unfortunate Souls” from the Little Mermaid. A song on the Moana soundtrack, “We Know the Way” is half in English, and half in Tokelauan and Samoan. They chose to do this because these are the native languages of the songwriter who wrote it, Opetaia Foa’i. Yet another song, “Your Welcome” is about all the victories of Southern Pacific worshipped demi-god, Maui. “How Far I'll Go” was nominated for Best Original Song at the 89th Academy Awards, and 74th Golden Globe Awards and is translated into forty-four different languages.“How Far I'll Go” consists of the traditional woodwinds, drums, choirs, and much more sounds that make you believe you are really there. This song is a very inspiring song that uplifts you and inspires you to do what you are called to do in
This powerful film takes us on a journey through the eyes and hearts of four young girls from the Yorta Yorta community. Cynthia, Julie, Gail and Kay shared a love of singing, before Kay was taken away by the government and placed in an institution to learn the ‘the white ways’. The four girls reunited as adults to embark on their own journey through Vietnam, singing as an all Aboriginal girl group
According to the National Children's Alliance more than 700,000 children are neglected and abused. Maria Santiago is one of the few children who was neglected and abused at a young age. Thus allowing the cycle to continue towards her own child. Her father had abandoned her at the age of 10, while her mother often physically and emotionally mistreated her from the day she was born. As she grew up, Maria strayed from the right path and went downhill from then on. Later on in her life, she had a child named Allison, who eventually ended up dying at the age of 6 months. I believe that Maria Santiago is guilty of Aggravated Manslaughter of a child.
In the beginning and sporadically throughout the film we hear tribal music playing, this allows the audience to adjust themselves to the mood of the film. It is here that we meet four main characters on a boat that seem to be coming back to the Sea Islands. The audience is able to overhear a conversation from two of the women in the boat, Yellow Mary and Viola talking about their past when they used to run along the banks (where the boat dropped them).
The Gamba, or viol da gamba, is a member of the viol family. The viol family includes treble, alto, tenor, small tenor and bass viols. The viol da gambas were often played as a part of polyphony because their nasally tones were not easy to dance to.
There is one universal language: the language of music. Music has a special quality and ability to bridge both social and cultural divides. A proposed theory by Dr. Gray, Founder and Director of National Musical Arts’ BioMusic Program; describes music has been around longer than human-beings have. Music is the one thing human beings from various backgrounds can relate to. Every living creature would agree. Music is heard everywhere not just among humans, but in nature as well, through the twitting of birds, winds blowing, the soft sound of raindrops against a windowpane, the ocean waves moving back and forth and the hum of the ocean rushing in a sea shell. There is no escaping it; music lives in and surrounds us steadily. While there are countless songs which confer social or cultural consciousness, this paper will analyze and address the dynamics of M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes”, video. Stylistically, the paper will examine the artist point of view, the unique use of lyrical analysis and sound description in relation to its historical, social, political and/or cultural context. This essay will also trace the lyrical analysis and sound description of song and discuss how the elements (visually, sonically, and lyrically) interplay with the theme of immigration and/or violence.
... the poor and sick when she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 (Tucker). (WC-827)
Gabrielle Chanel remains one of the most well-known fashion designers of all time. She was born on August 19, 1883 in France and died in 1971. Chanel revolutionized the fashion industry with her distinctive style. After the death of her mother, she spent much of her childhood in an orphanage. The challenges of her early life helped build her strong character which influenced her path in life. Chanel was nicknamed “Coco” after a lost dog in a popular song she loved to sing. Her early career was funded by a succession of her rich lovers. This allowed her to open her first shop in Paris in 1910. She sold hats as well as some garments. Coco developed a significant following of clientele who enjoyed her practical sportswear creating great success.
... songs generally sound the same, and no one mentions one when it begins. Other songs include (I've Got a) Golden Ticket and I Want it Now! In the 2005 film, an original song, Willy Wonka's Welcome Song, is sung by puppets at the factory entrance that later catch on fire. The Ooompa-Loompa songs use Dahl's original lyrics, although they have fewer words. Each of the latter is done in a different contemporary musical style (Bombay musical, Disco/Jazz, psychedelia, rock). Wonka appears to be the only one to enjoy the songs.
Jovita Idar was a woman who stood up for her and all women's rights. Jovita did many things to help out people in our culture. She stood up for women's rights, and bilingual education and co-founded La Liga Femenil Mexicanista. La Liga Femenil Mexicanista provides help for all people in need. She encouraged women to do things that were “manly” like working.
The Hmong people use popular music to teach about their new life and the life of their ancestors. They talk about the culture that was left behind and the new culture they have established here in the United States. The Hmong merge the visions of the young with that of the old. The popular music that the Hmong use was born in refugee camps in Thailand. The popular music that the Hmong young musicians are inspired by had its roots in the 1970’s and has become a part of their culture and tradition. This music is a combination of Asian and Western music and incorporates themes of loneliness and longing. The song writers write about the homeland of their ancestors that was lost to China. They also write about the customs and rituals that were then and are now. They want to preserve the history by recording it in music. The lyrics speak of love and unity amongst all Hmong communities.
“Reuben, Reuben” was a much happier song and the first of the songs performed in English; however, my favorite pieces were “Water Come-A-Me Eye” and “Great Day!” I especially enjoyed “Water Come-A-Me Eye” because of the percussion instruments that some of the choir members played. Jasmina Begovic kept a steady beat on the maracas and provided a pleasant accompaniment to the melodies of the choir. The other percussion instruments were equally enjoyable and added an element to the song that other songs did not have. “Great Day!” was particularly enjoyable because of the fast-paced rhythm and the energy of the performers. This song had a faster tempo than the other songs and was a great way to conclude the concert. Though it seemed as if the entire concert had picked up speed when the choir sang “Reuben, Reuben,” “Guantanamera,” and “Water Come-A-Me Eye” consecutively, the rhythm eventually slowed down when they performed “Fare You Well,” a traditional American folksong with a rather melancholy sound to it.
The average man values safety more than freedom- as written by H. L. Mencken- and this idea applies to the modern world. Valuing safety over freedom can be seen in the novel A Thousand Splendid Suns, the March for Our Lives movement, and the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Safety is valued over freedom by Mariam and Laila in the novel A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. In the book, Mariam and Laila- alongside their children- live with their abusive husband Rasheed in Afghanistan. With increasing levels of violence inside the home, Mariam and Laila want out.
Ana Beatriz Barros Wiki, Husband, Age, Net Worth, Height, Salary and Bio Ana Beatriz Barros bio Brazilian Model Ana Beatriz Barros was born on 29th May 1982 in Itabira, Minas which is a small town in Brazil. She is recognized for her appearance in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. According to Ana Beatriz Barros bio, she is a daughter of Sonia and Reinato Barros. Her father is a mechanical engineer and mother is a housewife. She spent her childhood days in Rio de Janeiro.
Moana (2016) is visually breathtaking film with a magnificent storyline as well. It keeps with traditional Disney warmth while creating a whole new feel. The music is gorgeous and unlike any other film. The film even incorporates multiple visual styles throughout without losing continuity. This much anticipate film definitely lived up to its expectations. The characters are strongly portrayed and lovable. There is an individuality to each of them. And the theme rings clear throughout the film: remember who you are. It is instilled into every part and expressed with great emotion. Through brilliant use of linear narrative, design, and sound and music, the theme is clear to all who watch.
She was born with the name Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga on February 22, 1971 in the Philippines in a small town called Manila. Her parents names were Feliciano Genuino Salonga (her father) and Ligaya Alcantara Imutan (her mother). She was 6 years old when she moved from her home town of the town she was born in which is Angeles City to the town of Manila. She was just a little girl from a nobody town with big dreams. She started her singing when she was only 10 years old when she got to record an album called “Small Voice”. Lea studied/finished her second education in 1988 at a place called the O.B. Montessori Center in Greenhills, San Juan. She also went to school at the University of the Philippines in the music department, the program she was a part of is made specifically to train musically talented children in things like stage movement and music. She was a young child performer so she received a Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS).