Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songs for Moana were so influential that they won him a Grammy award but the songwriter didn’t return to make music for the Disney movie’s sequel.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals why he didn't return to the world of Moana for the recently-released sequel.. The Tony winner, 44, told PEOPLE at the Mufasa: The Lion King premiere on Monday, Dec. 9 ...

Lin-Manuel Miranda, who received an Oscar nomination for “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana, opened up about why he didn’t return for its record-breaking sequel, Moana 2.. The award-winning ...

Lin-Manuel Miranda has said he is “thrilled” by the success of Moana 2 after he was replaced as songwriter for the sequel by duo Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear.

Without Lin-Manuel Miranda, every song in ‘Moana 2’ is as flimsy and disposable as the last. Consider this a reminder that we must not take him for granted (and that we probably all owe him an ...

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songs for Moana were so influential that they won him a Grammy award but the songwriter didn’t return to make music for the Disney movie’s sequel.. Instead, the music ...

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songs for Moana were so influential that they won him a Grammy award but the songwriter didn’t return to make music for the Disney movie’s sequel. Instead, the music for ...