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A fundraising initiative is aiming to propel a traditional song from Palestine to the peak of the festive singles chart. The campaign seeks to deliver assistance to people in Gaza while also showcasing Palestinian cultural expression.

A Chance for Solidarity and an "Unlikely Coup"

Renowned figure Brian Eno, who performs on the track, stated that the release called 'Lullaby' represents a moment to support Palestinians this festive season. He acknowledged the potential for an unlikely festive coup.

“That would be amazing if that came to pass, yes,” he stated. “I won't be completely disappointed if it doesn’t, holiday tracks are a unique phenomenon.”

Defiant Message of Dignity and Freedom

Palestinian singer Nai Barghouti, who features in the adaptation of a folk song called Yamma Mwel El Hawa, explained the track's defiant core message.

“It has a deeply meaningful spot for a lot of people,” Barghouti said. “It’s basically saying that I would rather die in dignity than spend my life without freedom. That’s the main theme of the song; we desire to exist a respectful existence that we are entitled to as Palestinians.”

Recording Origins and Star-Studded Lineup

The song was recorded after a large-scale benefit event held in September. First conceived to be done as a live recording, the piece was omitted from the lengthy event due to the event running long.

The diverse array of performers appearing on Lullaby features a range of well-known figures from the industry. All took part in the benefit event, which successfully generated a significant sum for relief efforts.

Production and Release

Lullaby was brought to life by a trio of producers and composers. The song blends a combination of the original Arabic with freshly written English words.

The group managing the initiative have clarified that their aim is to generate maximum funds for a specific fund. These resources will be channeled to projects in Palestine through an established charity.

“We haven't set a rigid aim,” a representative commented. “We’ll go for the maximum achievable. Of course, the greater the amount, the better. It all goes out to Gaza.”

The context in the territory was noted for its widespread damage, with a huge proportion of buildings said to be destroyed or damaged.

“Given that reality, a couple of million doesn’t make a massive dent. But I think what does make a difference is above all making this cause better known and showing there’s another side to the story.”

The song is set to be released on Friday. Additionally, a complete film of the benefit event will be made accessible to view on a digital service from the 19th of December.