Tim Greiving

Amanda Jones, a singer-songwriter turned film and TV composer, is the first African American woman to earn an Emmy nomination for original television score.

Keeping Up With Amanda Jones, Score Composer On The Rise

Tim Greiving

Jones is the first African American woman ever nominated for an Emmy for an original television score. She got her start because producer/writer Lena Waithe took a chance on her.

A young Howard Ashman, photographed on the set of his musical <em>Little Shop of Horrors</em>.

A New Documentary Shines A Spotlight On The Lyricist Behind The Disney Renaissance

Tim Greiving

The Disney+ documentary Howard features the life and work of Howard Ashman, a lyricist known for Little Shop of Horrors and one half of the duo that brought the music for three classic films to life.

Rachel Portman was the first woman to win an Academy Award for best original score. Her latest album <em>ask the river</em> is her first not written for a film or stage production.

Rachel Portman Steps Away From The Screen With 'Ask The River'

Tim Greiving

The first woman composer to win an Oscar for best original score is releasing her first album of music not written for a film or stage production.