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A campaign is aiming to propel a Palestinian lullaby to the peak of the festive singles chart. The campaign seeks to provide aid to Gaza's residents while also highlighting Palestinian culture and creativity.

A Chance for Solidarity and an "Unlikely Coup"

Musician and artist Brian Eno, who performs on the track, stated that the song titled Lullaby represents a opportunity to show solidarity with Palestinians this festive season. He acknowledged the potential for an unlikely festive coup.

“It would be incredible if that came to pass, yes,” he commented. “I wouldn't be completely disappointed if it fails to, festive releases are a unique phenomenon.”

Defiant Message of Freedom and Dignity

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

“The song holds a very special place for a lot of people,” Barghouti said. “The essence is that I would prefer a dignified death than exist without freedom. This is the primary message of the song; we seek to lead a dignified life that we merit as a people.”

Recording Origins and Contributing Musicians

The track was produced after a solidarity show held in September. First conceived to be done as a live recording, the performance was cut from the show due to time constraints.

The diverse array of musicians contributing to Lullaby features a group of prominent voices from the scene. All took part in the benefit event, which successfully generated a significant sum for humanitarian aid.

Production and Release

Lullaby was produced by a team of music creators. The track showcases a mix of the original Arabic with freshly written English words.

The group managing the initiative have emphasized that their goal is to raise as much as possible for a dedicated fund. These resources will be channeled to projects in Palestine through an non-profit partner.

“There is no a rigid aim,” a figure said. “We aim for whatever we can get. Obviously, the more the merrier. It all goes out to Gaza.”

The context in the region was characterized as its extreme devastation, with a vast majority of property said to be levelled or seriously harmed.

“Against that backdrop, a couple of million won't make an enormous impact. But I think what truly matters is first of all spreading knowledge of this plight and proving there’s another side to the story.”

The single 'Lullaby' is launching this Friday. Additionally, a full recording of the charity concert will be made accessible to view on a major video platform from mid-December.