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A charity drive is aiming to propel a cultural melody to the peak of the festive singles chart. The campaign seeks to provide aid to people in Gaza while also highlighting Palestinian cultural expression.

An Opportunity for Unity and an "Surprise Victory"

Composer and producer Brian Eno, who features on the track, stated that the single 'Lullaby' represents a moment to stand with Palestinians over the Christmas period. He acknowledged the potential for an unexpected chart success.

“It would be fantastic if that came to pass, yes,” he said. “I won't be completely disappointed if it doesn’t, Christmas singles are a unique phenomenon.”

Defiant Message of Self-Determination

Palestinian singer Nai Barghouti, who performs on the adaptation of a cultural piece called Yamma Mwel El Hawa, explained the piece's powerful central theme.

“It has a very special place for countless listeners,” Barghouti shared. “The essence is that I would rather die in dignity than live a life without freedom. That is the core idea of the song; we desire to exist a life of dignity that we deserve as Palestinians.”

Production History and Star-Studded Lineup

The song was recorded following a major charity concert held in the autumn. Initially planned to be done as a live recording, the rendition was omitted from the lengthy event due to time constraints.

The impressive roster of performers contributing to Lullaby features a group of prominent voices from the scene. All took part in the earlier concert, which successfully generated a significant sum for charitable causes.

Production and Release

Lullaby was crafted by a group of talented individuals. The track showcases a mix of the original Arabic with contemporary English verses.

The group managing the project have clarified that their goal is to collect the highest amount for a specific fund. These resources will be distributed to Palestinian causes through an established charity.

“We haven't set a specific target,” a representative said. “We aim for the maximum achievable. Naturally, the greater the amount, the better. All proceeds are directed out to the people of Gaza.”

The context in the territory was described as its extreme devastation, with a vast majority of buildings reportedly levelled or seriously harmed.

“In that context, a handful of millions doesn’t make that much difference. But I think what does make a difference is above all spreading knowledge of this plight and proving there’s another side to the story.”

The song is launching on Friday. Additionally, a complete film of the benefit event will be made available for streaming on a major video platform from later in the month.