Cape Town has been a hot take for filmmakers, artists and performers. For starters, the latest instalment of Mission Impossible is set to have scenes filmed right here in the Mother City!
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In music news, Cape Town stands as the shining of a setting, chosen for a music video spin on a Nina Simone masterpiece. The late American legend’s musings have been reimagined by electronic duo HONNE, who described participating in the project as an honour.
Who was Nina Simone? If hers isn’t name you recognise, I eagerly invite you to go on a music-history journey, writes Cape {town} Etc’s Ashleigh Nefdt. Simone is honoured in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for good reason.
Miss Simone’s notes of genius live on and somewhat even more influentially now than when she was alive. Just take a listen to many of today’s samples used by current legends from Jay-Z to Kanye West. Simone’s musicality is at the root of many hits. In her time, Simone was known for her iconic story-telling and rebellion through her music.
The late singer passed away almost two decades ago, but her music is still being remained, remixed and celebrated all over the world. The music video’s setting in Cape Town speaks to not only the magic of the city but the artists whose work it honours.
Universal Music Group approached director Jolynn Minnaar and Stage 5 Films (proudly based in Cape Town) to create the music video for the time-honoured hit, “My Baby Just Cares for Me” and it showcases some of the hottest spots in Cape Town.
The visuals and music together tell the story of sweet romance – a take on the kind of love Simone sings about in her masterful version of the jazz standard. It playfully captures love in all its expresses in the best way – a hot summer’s day in Cape Town. From rural to urban Cape Town, spanning cultures and generations, it’s a beautiful ode to one of the greats.
Take a look and get ready to add this rendition to your playlists.
WATCH: American legend Nina Simone x HONNE’s music video will make you fall in love with Cape Town
The new Simone album features 26 iconic songs spanning the singer’s illustrious career, including remixes from some of the world’s most in-demand DJs.
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