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A charity drive is aiming to propel a traditional song from Palestine to the top of the UK charts. The project hopes to deliver assistance to Gaza's residents while also highlighting Palestinian cultural expression.

A Chance for Unity and an "Chart Upset"

Musician and artist Brian Eno, who contributes to the track, stated that the song titled Lullaby represents a opportunity to show solidarity with Palestinians over the Christmas period. He noted the potential for an unlikely festive coup.

“It would be fantastic if that happened, yes,” he stated. “I wouldn't be completely disheartened if it doesn’t, holiday tracks are a category of their own.”

Resilient Spirit of Self-Determination

Palestinian singer Nai Barghouti, who performs on the adaptation of a traditional lullaby called Yamma Mwel El Hawa, explained the piece's resilient spirit.

“The song holds a profound significance for countless listeners,” Barghouti said. “The message is that I would prefer a dignified death than live a life without freedom. That is the core idea of the song; we desire to exist a respectful existence that we merit as a people.”

Production History and Contributing Musicians

The song was recorded in the wake of a solidarity show held in September. Initially planned to be done as a live recording, the rendition was shelved during the concert due to time constraints.

The diverse array of artists contributing to Lullaby encompasses a group of acclaimed names from the scene. All took part in the earlier concert, which managed to collect a substantial amount for charitable causes.

Production and Release

Lullaby was produced by a group of producers and composers. The single showcases a mix of the traditional Arabic lyrics with freshly written English words.

The team running the campaign have stated that their objective is to collect the highest amount for a charitable pot. These resources will be allocated to Palestinian causes through an established charity.

“We don’t have a rigid aim,” a figure explained. “We’ll go for as much as possible. Naturally, the more the merrier. It all goes out to the people of Gaza.”

The reality in the territory was described as its profound destruction, with a vast majority of buildings said to be levelled or seriously harmed.

“Against that backdrop, a handful of millions is unlikely to make that much difference. But I think the significant factor is primarily making this cause better known and proving that another narrative exists.”

The song is set to be released at the end of the week. Additionally, a full recording of the solidarity show will be made available for streaming on a popular streaming site from the 19th of December.