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A charity drive is aiming to send a traditional song from Palestine to the top of the UK charts. The effort hopes to send support to Gaza's residents while also spotlighting Palestinian artistic heritage.

An Opportunity for Unity and an "Chart Upset"

Musician and artist Brian Eno, who features on the track, stated that the song titled Lullaby represents a chance to show solidarity with Palestinians over the Christmas period. He acknowledged the potential for an surprise number one.

“It would be fantastic if that happened, yes,” he commented. “I won't be completely let down if it fails to, holiday tracks are a unique phenomenon.”

Defiant Message of Self-Determination

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

“The song holds a profound significance for many individuals,” Barghouti explained. “The message is that I would choose to perish with honor than exist without freedom. That’s the main theme of the song; we desire to exist a respectful existence that we are entitled to as Palestinians.”

Recording Origins and Star-Studded Lineup

The single was laid down in the wake of a major charity concert held in the autumn. First conceived to be captured during the live event, the performance was shelved during the concert due to time constraints.

The diverse array of musicians featured on Lullaby features a group of prominent voices from the scene. All participated in the earlier concert, which managed to collect a significant sum for humanitarian aid.

Creation and Launch

Lullaby was crafted by a group of talented individuals. The track blends a fusion of the original Arabic with freshly written English words.

The team running the project have stated that their aim is to raise as much as possible for a specific fund. These proceeds will be allocated to projects in Palestine through an non-profit partner.

“There is no a specific target,” a figure said. “We aim for the maximum achievable. Of course, the greater the amount, the better. It all goes out to those in need in Gaza.”

The context in the area was described as its widespread damage, with a vast majority of buildings said to be in ruins or severely impacted.

“Against that backdrop, a few million doesn’t make a massive dent. But I think the significant factor is primarily raising awareness for this issue and proving that another narrative exists.”

The single 'Lullaby' is scheduled for release this Friday. Additionally, a complete film of the benefit event will be made available for streaming on a digital service from later in the month.