Sebastian: More Than Just a Calypso Beat in “The Little Mermaid”
“Darling, it’s better down where it’s wetter, take it from me!” These instantly recognizable lyrics from the beloved Disney classic, “The Little Mermaid,” immediately transport us to the vibrant underwater kingdom of Atlantica. While Ariel’s yearning for the human world forms the narrative’s core, a certain red crustacean, Sebastian, the royal court composer, plays a…
