In “Hey Granny,” Hungarian singer-songwriter Barbara Nadas lays bare the kind of vulnerability that cuts deep, echoing the timeless ache of losing a loved one while honoring the legacy they leave behind. The single’s music video, released today, is a masterstroke of stripped-down artistry, inviting fans into a raw, live studio recording that lets her poignant lyrics stand front and center. It’s a tender performance that feels like a letter—delivered in song—to the grandmother who shaped her life.
Nadas’ grandmother aspired to be an actress, a dream derailed by family obligations, which led her to become a literature teacher and a poet instead. Barbara Nadas sees this as a legacy she has inherited and brought to life through her own work as a musician. “This song is incredibly special to me,” she says with a reverence that echoes throughout the song. “My grandmother always encouraged me to be open-minded and follow my passions, and ‘Hey Granny’ is my way of showing her that I’ve kept her spirit alive in everything I do.”
The video itself is a visual poem, capturing Barbara’s spoken-word monologues, which are interwoven with the soulful, earnest chorus. Her storytelling carries a unique cadence, blending spoken phrases with intimate vocals, giving viewers a glimpse into the heart of an artist grieving yet celebrating the life of someone who taught her to dream. As she sings, we sense her grandmother’s spirit infusing every word, turning memories into melodies that linger long after the song ends.
Barbara Nadas has carved out a niche with her soulful pop sound, enriched by jazz and R&B flourishes, and “Hey Granny” amplifies that emotional depth. The track’s gentle instrumentation keeps the focus on her voice—warm, understated, yet powerful enough to bring listeners back to their own relationships, their own losses, their own dreams. It’s the type of universal storytelling that is both intimately personal and profoundly shared.
This release marks a new chapter in Nadas’ artistry, one where the stakes feel higher, the emotions sharper, and the storytelling even more personal. For fans of soul-stirring music, “Hey Granny” is a heartfelt gem that’s hard to shake off. The music video is sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has ever loved and lost and found comfort in the arts as a way of honoring those who live on in memory.
In “Hey Granny,” Barbara Nadas reminds us that some people, even after they’re gone, continue to guide us. Her grandmother may not have made it to the stage herself, but through Barbara’s voice, her dreams resonate.