“Lullaby” Benefit Single to Support Gaza‘s Families
Together for Palestine,the humanitarian operation behind September’s benefit concert,has announced a benefit single featuring brian Eno,Neneh Cherry,and numerous other artists. “Lullaby,” a rendition of the conventional Palestinian song “Yamma Mweel El Hawa,” is scheduled for release on December 12,wiht the aim of reaching the UK Christmas No. 1 spot.
The ensemble also includes Nadine Shah, Mabel, celeste, and Dan Smith of Bastille. Peter Gabriel penned english lyrics for the cover, while Palestinian musician Nai Barghouti arranged and recomposed the song alongside Kieran Brunt of Shards.
Eno stated in a press release, “After a year defined by unimaginable loss, grief and injustice, we wont to end with an act of love for Palestine’s children. Lullaby reflects their beauty, their longing and their hope.If we rally together and download it, we have a real shot at landing christmas No. 1-and turning that moment into vital life-saving support for Gaza’s families.”
Barghouti adds, “This lullaby from our Palestinian musical heritage has been with me as early childhood. Today, it returns at a much-needed time as a reminder of what palestinians will never lose: hope, defiance, beauty, and dignity.”
Kieran Brunt co-produced “Lullaby” alongside Benji B and Henri Davies. Additional artists featured on the track include Amena, Lana Lubany, leigh-Anne, London Community Gospel Choir, Sura Abdo, Tyson, Yasmeen Ayyashi, and Ysee.The song will be released via the T4P label, distributed by Empire.All proceeds will benefit medical aid organizations working in Gaza.
Publication Date: 2025/11/27 19:26:56