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- By Ariel Wheeler
- 09 May 2026
A campaign is aiming to propel a traditional song from Palestine to the Christmas number one spot. The effort hopes to deliver assistance to Gaza's residents while also spotlighting Palestinian culture and creativity.
Musician and artist Brian Eno, who contributes to the track, stated that the song titled Lullaby represents a opportunity to stand with Palestinians this festive season. He remarked the potential for an unexpected chart success.
“That would be amazing if that occurred, yes,” he said. “I’m not gonna be completely let down if it fails to, holiday tracks are a category of their own.”
Palestinian singer Nai Barghouti, who performs on the version of a cultural piece called Yamma Mwel El Hawa, explained the piece's resilient spirit.
“The song holds a deeply meaningful spot for countless listeners,” Barghouti explained. “The essence is that I would choose to perish with honor than exist without freedom. That is the core idea of the song; we seek to lead a life of dignity that we merit as a people.”
The track was produced after a major charity concert held in late summer. First conceived to be performed and recorded live, the piece was shelved during the concert due to scheduling overruns.
The notable list of artists appearing on Lullaby encompasses a selection of well-known figures from the music world. All took part in the benefit event, which successfully generated a substantial amount for charitable causes.
Lullaby was crafted by a group of music creators. The track features a combination of the original Arabic with freshly written English words.
The group managing the initiative have stated that their aim is to generate maximum funds for a specific fund. These donations will be allocated to initiatives supporting Palestinians through an non-profit partner.
“We haven't set a fixed goal,” a figure commented. “We’ll go for as much as possible. Naturally, the greater the amount, the better. Every penny goes out to those in need in Gaza.”
The context in the territory was described as its extreme devastation, with a overwhelming percentage of infrastructure said to be in ruins or severely impacted.
“Against that backdrop, a few million doesn’t make a massive dent. But I think what truly matters is above all spreading knowledge of this plight and proving the human dimension of the story.”
The song is launching at the end of the week. Additionally, a video of the solidarity show will be made available for streaming on a major video platform from later in the month.
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