Visionary Louisville artist Samuel Makanda delivers a groundbreaking visual masterpiece with “Darling…” a 12-minute original video that merges poetic storytelling with the soul-stirring beauty of music. The project breaks new ground by pairing the emotive ballad “Darling…” with a short film narrative titled “Marigold & The Beggar.” This isn’t just a music video it’s a full-fledged artistic experience.
Set against the enchanting backdrop of Secret Gardens Miami, the film stars Kathy Morales as Marigold and Makanda himself as The Beggar. Together, they breathe life into a story that explores love, loss, and redemption. The visual storytelling is intimate, symbolic, and deeply human paired beautifully with Makanda’s haunting vocals and poignant songwriting.
In a historic move, “Darling…” is the first-ever music film to be released in multiple language currently available in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Russian with more versions on the way. This bold decision reinforces Makanda’s commitment to creating art without borders, and to making emotionally driven content accessible across cultures.
Makanda’s mission is clear: to bring meaningful art back into the mainstream. “Darling…” is a cinematic love letter to vulnerability and the human condition carefully constructed to make you pause, reflect, and feel. In an era flooded with fast content, Samuel Makanda reminds us that storytelling still matters and that music, when paired with heart and vision, can truly become timeless art.
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