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A charity drive is aiming to send a cultural melody to the Christmas number one spot. The campaign hopes to send support to Gaza's residents while also spotlighting Palestinian culture and creativity.

A Chance for Solidarity and an "Surprise Victory"

Musician and artist Brian Eno, who performs on the track, stated that the release called 'Lullaby' represents a opportunity to show solidarity with Palestinians during the holidays. He acknowledged the potential for an surprise number one.

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

Powerful Theme of Freedom and Dignity

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

“The song holds a deeply meaningful spot for a lot of people,” Barghouti explained. “The message is that I would rather die in dignity than spend my life without freedom. That is the core idea of the song; we desire to exist a respectful existence that we merit as a people.”

Recording Origins and Star-Studded Lineup

The track was produced following a solidarity show held in late summer. Originally intended to be done as a live recording, the performance was shelved during the concert due to the event running long.

The diverse array of artists appearing on Lullaby features a range of prominent voices from the scene. All were part of the earlier concert, which reportedly raised a significant sum for relief efforts.

Creation and Launch

Lullaby was brought to life by a trio of talented individuals. The single blends a fusion of the traditional Arabic lyrics with new English lyrics.

The team running the campaign have clarified that their goal is to raise as much as possible for a dedicated fund. These proceeds will be allocated to projects in Palestine through an partnering humanitarian organization.

“There is no a specific target,” a spokesperson commented. “We aim for as much as possible. Naturally, the more the merrier. All proceeds are directed out to Gaza.”

The situation in the territory was described as its widespread damage, with a overwhelming percentage of infrastructure said to be in ruins or severely impacted.

“In that context, a couple of million is unlikely to make a massive dent. But I think what does make a difference is first of all raising awareness for this issue and demonstrating there’s another side to the story.”

The single 'Lullaby' is scheduled for release on Friday. Additionally, a full recording of the solidarity show will be made ready to watch on a major video platform from the 19th of December.