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A fundraising initiative is aiming to send a traditional song from Palestine to the Christmas number one spot. The project hopes to send support to people in Gaza while also spotlighting Palestinian cultural expression.

A Chance for Unity and an "Unlikely Coup"

Composer and producer Brian Eno, who performs on the track, stated that the single 'Lullaby' represents a chance to support Palestinians this festive season. He remarked the potential for an surprise number one.

“It would be incredible if that occurred, yes,” he said. “I wouldn't be completely disappointed if it doesn’t, festive releases are a category of their own.”

Defiant Message of Freedom and Dignity

Palestinian singer Nai Barghouti, who features in the adaptation of a folk song called Yamma Mwel El Hawa, explained the song's resilient spirit.

“The song holds a very special place for a lot of people,” Barghouti shared. “It’s basically saying that I would rather die in dignity than live a life without freedom. This is the primary message of the song; we want to live a respectful existence that we merit as a people.”

Recording Origins and Star-Studded Lineup

The track was produced following a solidarity show held in the autumn. First conceived to be captured during the live event, the rendition was omitted from the lengthy event due to scheduling overruns.

The impressive roster of artists appearing on Lullaby includes a group of acclaimed names from the industry. All were part of the earlier concert, which successfully generated a considerable total for humanitarian aid.

Creation and Launch

Lullaby was brought to life by a group of talented individuals. The track features a mix of the original Arabic with freshly written English words.

The group managing the project have clarified that their objective is to generate maximum funds for a charitable pot. These resources will be distributed to projects in Palestine through an partnering humanitarian organization.

“We don’t have a specific target,” a spokesperson explained. “We will pursue whatever we can get. Obviously, the greater the amount, the better. It all goes out to Gaza.”

The reality in the territory was described as its extreme devastation, with a huge proportion of property described as levelled or seriously harmed.

“Given that reality, a couple of million won't make an enormous impact. But I think what does make a difference is first of all raising awareness for this issue and proving there’s another side to the story.”

The single 'Lullaby' is scheduled for release at the end of the week. Additionally, a full recording of the charity concert will be made accessible to view on a popular streaming site from the 19th of December.