Songbird Nanette continues to be the sonic architect of revitalising modern RB in SA. The 22-year-old singers single, Abazali, from her new album Painfully Happy, is an ode to her parents and the musical legends who shaped her sound.
The nostalgic feel of her new music comes from being inspired by retro queens of song like Miriam Makeba and Brenda Fassie.
I wouldve loved to see Miriam Makeba or Brenda Fassie in their prime. Both of them had this larger-than-life presence that went beyond music. Brendas fire and Miriams grace they carried the spirit of a generation. To be in the crowd, feeling that energy in real time, would be unforgettable, Nanette said.