Auli‘i Cravalho Joins Catherine Laga‘aia In New Song from ‘Moana’

In celebration of the Disney’s new live-action, Moana, the studio has released a brand new song titled, “Along the Way”. Performed by the animated voice of Moana, Auli‘i Cravalho, the live-action Moana, Catherine Laga‘aia, and Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the demigod Maui in the movie.

Written by GRAMMY®, Emmy® and Tony Award®-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, a behind the scenes featurette focusing on the making of the song can be found above.

The Moana Original Soundtrack will be released on June 26 and features original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina, including, “Along The Way.”

On July 31, an album inspired by Moana and the music of the Pacific, titled Moana: Voices Across The Ocean, will be available digitally. Executive-produced by Dwayne Johnson, Lauren Hashian, Tiana Nonosina Liufau and Kayla Fa‘amaligi, the album features 15 tracks (14 original songs plus one cover song) from Pacific artists representing seven islands and cultures, including Stan Walker, Dinah Jane, Iam Tongi, Paula Fuga, Maoli and Common Kings, with more to be announced soon.

The movie will hit theaters on July 10!

Source: Disney