Lullaby features Palestinian singer, lyrics written by Peter Gabriel and artists including Eno and Celeste
The Together for Palestine fund is trying to get a Palestinian lullaby to Christmas No 1 in the UK charts in an effort to help provide aid to the people of Gaza, but also showcase their culture and creativity.
The musician Brian Eno, who performs on the track, said Lullaby, which will be released on Friday, is a chance to support Palestinians over Christmas and potentially stage an unlikely coup by getting to No 1.
“It would be fantastic if that happened, yes,” he said. “I’m not gonna be completely disappointed if it doesn’t, Christmas singles are a thing unto themselves.”
The Palestinian singer Nai Barghouti said the song – which she performs on and is an adaptation of a Palestinian lullaby called Yamma Mwel El Hawa – carries a defiant message about demanding dignity.
