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A campaign is aiming to send a Palestinian lullaby to the peak of the festive singles chart. The project hopes to provide aid to communities in Gaza while also showcasing Palestinian culture and creativity.

A Possibility for Unity and an "Surprise Victory"

Composer and producer Brian Eno, who features on the track, stated that the single 'Lullaby' represents a opportunity to stand with Palestinians during the holidays. He noted the potential for an surprise number one.

“That would be amazing if that occurred, yes,” he commented. “I won't be completely disappointed if it doesn't manage to, Christmas singles are a unique phenomenon.”

Powerful Theme of Self-Determination

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

“It has a deeply meaningful spot for countless listeners,” Barghouti said. “The message is that I would prefer a dignified death than exist without freedom. That’s the main theme of the song; we seek to lead a respectful existence that we are entitled to as Palestinians.”

Track's Background and Star-Studded Lineup

The song was recorded following a major charity concert held in September. Originally intended to be done as a live recording, the performance was shelved during the concert due to the event running long.

The impressive roster of musicians featured on Lullaby includes a selection of prominent voices from the music world. All took part in the benefit event, which reportedly raised a significant sum for charitable causes.

Creation and Launch

Lullaby was produced by a group of producers and composers. The song features a mix of the original Arabic with new English lyrics.

The team running the campaign have stated that their aim is to generate maximum funds for a charitable pot. These proceeds will be channeled to projects in Palestine through an partnering humanitarian organization.

“There is no a specific target,” a representative commented. “We’ll go for whatever we can get. Naturally, the greater the amount, the better. It all goes out to those in need in Gaza.”

The context in the region was described as its extreme devastation, with a overwhelming percentage of infrastructure said to be destroyed or damaged.

“Given that reality, a few million doesn’t make that much difference. But I think what does make a difference is first of all raising awareness for this issue and showing there’s another side to the story.”

The song is scheduled for release on Friday. Additionally, a video of the solidarity show will be made ready to watch on a major video platform from later in the month.