Rhymes Through Times

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Rhymes Through Times
Created byLasette Canady
Directed bySaxton Moore
Voices ofVarious
Music byChristopher Jackson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes7
Production
Executive producersLasette Canady
Christopher Jackson
Marc Cantone
Julius Harper
Running time2-3 minutes
Production companiesNoggin
Nick Jr.
Lion Forge Animation
Original release
Network Nickelodeon
ReleaseFebruary 15, 2021 (2021-02-15) 
July 1, 2022 (2022-07-01)

Rhymes Through Times [1] is an American animated musical series created by Lasette Canady, [2] featuring music performed by Christopher Jackson, [3] and animation by Lion Forge. [4] The series [5] first premiered on the Noggin app and on the Nick Jr. Youtube channel. [6] Music from the series was released as an album across music streaming platforms.

Contents

The series debuted on February 15, 2021, and is currently in its first season with 7 episodes already released. Each episode of Rhymes Through Times celebrates Black culture by highlighting the stories and experiences of Black historical figures. Set as a stage play, beloved Nick Jr. characters (Bubble Guppies, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Nella the Princess Knight, and Butterbean's Café) dress up to portray iconic figures such as Amanda Gorman, Ruby Bridges, Thurgood Marshall, Katherine Johnson, Alvin Ailey, Aretha Franklin, and more.

Reception

The 7-episode social good series was reviewed by Dr. Beverly Tatum, [7] an advisor in anti-bias education. It was given 4 out of 5 stars by Common Sense Media. [8] And In 2021 Rhymes Through Times received a Cynopsis Model D award [9] for Best New Web Series. In 2022 it was nominated for a Kidscreen Award for Best Web/App Series. [10] And on November 1, 2022 it was announced that Rhymes Through Times was nominated for an Emmy award for outstanding short-form program, [11] in the first-ever Children's and Family Emmys.

Songs and episodes

No.TitleDescriptionRelease Date
1HeroA song about American activist, Ruby Bridges and Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall February 15, 2021
2My BestA song about mathematician Katherine Johnson and astronaut, Guion Stewart Bluford Jr. February 24, 2021
3Why We DanceA song about American dancers, Katherine Dunham and Alvin Ailey March 5, 2021
4Sing our SongA song about American singer, Aretha Franklin June 16, 2022
5Power in a WordA song about American poet, Amanda Gorman June 22, 2022
6ConfidenceA song about American baseball player, Satchel Paige June 25, 2022
7CreativityA song about American inventor, Lewis Latimer July 1, 2022

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryResult
2021Cynopsis Model D AwardsBest New Web Series [9] Winner
2021Kidscreen AwardsBest Web/App Series [10] Nominated
2022Children's & Family Emmy AwardsOutstanding Short-Form Program [11] Nominated

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