For Disney this is the right time to release “Rise Up, Sing Out,” a series of musical animated short films with an aim to inspire with empowering and culturally optimistic messages celebrating differences. The eight-episode series, executive produced by Ahmir ‘”Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of the Roots, will be available on Disney Plus starting Wednesday, February 2, but the first episode will be shown on the Disney Channel and Disney Junior.
Questlove and Black Thought not only produce the music for the series and are executive producers of the series, but also appear in it, as cartoon characters. Walt Disney Records will release the musical track from “Rise Up, Sing Out” on Friday, February 4.
According to Variety, Questlove and Black Thought in a prepared statement explain, “We feel this is the perfect time ... for us to take this project out into the world to sow seeds of kindness that will hopefully have a lasting impact for generations to come.”
The series, which will address themes such as diversity, inclusion, kindness, and self-expression, was produced in response to parents’ increasing demand from Disney Junior to provide entertainment to help keep them entertained (with a positive message). They talk to children about respect for others. One episode celebrates Black hair, while another explores names that may be mispronounced or stigmatized.
Joe D’Ambrosia, senior vice president of original programming and general manager of Disney Junior, in a statement further explains. “Bigotry, bias and stereotyping aren’t simple topics for anyone to tackle, but the talented creative team did a thoughtful job in delivering memorable songs and stories that reflect the opportunity storytellers have to help parents as they raise healthy, thoughtful and well-rounded kids.”
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