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A campaign is aiming to send a traditional song from Palestine to the peak of the festive singles chart. The effort aims to deliver assistance to Gaza's residents while also highlighting Palestinian culture and creativity.

A Possibility for Solidarity and an "Unlikely Coup"

Renowned figure Brian Eno, who contributes to the track, stated that the release called 'Lullaby' represents a moment to stand with Palestinians over the Christmas period. He acknowledged the potential for an unlikely festive coup.

“It would be fantastic if that happened, yes,” he commented. “I’m not gonna be completely disappointed if it doesn't manage to, Christmas singles are a unique phenomenon.”

Powerful Theme of Dignity and Freedom

Palestinian singer Nai Barghouti, who performs on the reimagining of a cultural piece called Yamma Mwel El Hawa, explained the track's defiant core message.

“It occupies a very special place for countless listeners,” Barghouti said. “The message is that I would choose to perish with honor than live a life without freedom. This is the primary message of the song; we want to live a dignified life that we deserve as Palestinians.”

Recording Origins and Featured Artists

The song was recorded following a solidarity show held in late summer. Originally intended to be performed and recorded live, the rendition was cut from the show due to the event running long.

The notable list of artists appearing on Lullaby encompasses a range of acclaimed names from the scene. All participated in the benefit event, which successfully generated a significant sum for relief efforts.

Creation and Launch

Lullaby was crafted by a trio of talented individuals. The track showcases a combination of the heritage language with freshly written English words.

The team running the initiative have clarified that their goal is to collect the highest amount for a dedicated fund. These donations will be channeled to projects in Palestine through an non-profit partner.

“We haven't set a specific target,” a spokesperson said. “We’ll go for whatever we can get. Naturally, the higher the total, the greater the impact. It all goes out to Gaza.”

The situation in the territory was noted for its extreme devastation, with a huge proportion of infrastructure described as destroyed or damaged.

“Against that backdrop, a few million is unlikely to make that much difference. But I think what truly matters is first of all making this cause better known and proving there’s another side to the story.”

The single 'Lullaby' is set to be released on Friday. Additionally, a video of the charity concert will be made ready to watch on a popular streaming site from later in the month.