Weekend Diversion: Annah Mac

Time from a break from all the serious subjects: This video is by Kiwi artist Annah Mac, who recently opened for One Direction in New Zealand. She was raised on a sheep farm in Tokanui, 60km outside Invercargill, and some of that rural upbringing is reflected in the song lyrics (if you want to read them, the lyrics are the only visual in the original YouTube video of the song).

Annah released her debut album, Little Stranger, late last year (it is available on iTunes). Four singles have been released from the album (also available on iTunes). A remix of Girl in Stilettos is one of those four singles, featuring Kiwi rapper Sidney Diamond (also known as Young Sid)

I chose this song because it’s very Kiwi—both in lyrics and in the video. In a global entertainment market, there’s so much that’s the same that when some unique bits of New Zealand get through, it’s sets it apart for me. Which is enough to make it this week’s Weekend Diversion.