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A campaign is aiming to send a traditional song from Palestine to the peak of the festive singles chart. The project aims to provide aid to people in Gaza while also highlighting Palestinian artistic heritage.

A Chance for Unity and an "Unlikely Coup"

Renowned figure Brian Eno, who contributes to the track, stated that the release called 'Lullaby' represents a chance to support Palestinians over the Christmas period. He acknowledged the potential for an surprise number one.

“It would be fantastic if that happened, yes,” he said. “I’m not gonna be completely disappointed if it fails to, holiday tracks are a unique phenomenon.”

Resilient Spirit of Freedom and Dignity

Palestinian singer Nai Barghouti, who sings on the reimagining of a folk song called Yamma Mwel El Hawa, explained the song's powerful central theme.

“It occupies a profound significance for many individuals,” Barghouti shared. “It’s basically saying that I would prefer a dignified death than exist without freedom. This is the primary message of the song; we want to live a life of dignity that we deserve as Palestinians.”

Track's Background and Featured Artists

The track was produced following a solidarity show held in September. First conceived to be performed and recorded live, the performance was omitted from the lengthy event due to time constraints.

The impressive roster of artists featured on Lullaby features a range of acclaimed names from the industry. All took part in the benefit event, which reportedly raised a significant sum for humanitarian aid.

Creation and Launch

Lullaby was produced by a trio of producers and composers. The song features a mix of the heritage language with contemporary English verses.

The group managing the campaign have stated that their aim is to collect the highest amount for a dedicated fund. These proceeds will be allocated to Palestinian causes through an non-profit partner.

“There is no a rigid aim,” a figure explained. “We will pursue the maximum achievable. Of course, the greater the amount, the better. Every penny goes out to the people of Gaza.”

The situation in the region was described as its profound destruction, with a vast majority of infrastructure described as destroyed or damaged.

“Given that reality, a couple of million doesn’t make that much difference. But I think what truly matters is first of all raising awareness for this issue and showing the human dimension of the story.”

The track is set to be released on Friday. Additionally, a complete film of the solidarity show will be made ready to watch on a digital service from the 19th of December.