Natalie Portman is Devendra's "Carmensita" in new video

It appears that the old adage, “What goes around, comes around,” has rang true once again. Last fall, when Natalie Portman was making Big Change, a compilation CD for her charity-of-choice FINCA, Devendra Banhart did her a favor by offering a previously-unreleased track, “There’s Always Something Happening,” to help out with the worthy cause.

And in response? Well, just a few short weeks ago, Portman could be found at Banhart’s studio and temporary abode in the canyons of L.A., starring in his newest music video. Even though that music video won’t be providing funds to the world’s lowest-income entrepreneurs, it’s still fairly exciting news, no?

Although both parties were decidedly secretive about the project at first, it has since been revealed that the video is for “Carmensita,” the danceable, maraca-filled latest single from Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon.

Meanwhie, Devendra has a few summertime shows:

June
29 - Hollywood Bowl @ Los Angeles, Calif.

August
22 - 24 - Outside Lands Festival @ San Francisco, Calif.

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