A Star-Studded Single for a Noble Cause: Lullaby Joins the Christmas No. 1 Rush
In an effort to raise vital funds for Palestinian-led organisations, a talented collective of musicians has come together to reimagine the traditional Palestinian lullaby 'Yamma Mwel El Hawa (Mama, Sing to the Wind)' as a heartwarming and uplifting Christmas single. Titled 'Lullaby', this poignant reworking features an all-star lineup including Neneh Cherry, Nadine Shah, Celeste, Brian Eno, and a host of other celebrated artists.
Peter Gabriel has penned the new English-language lyrics for the song, which promises to deliver an emotional reminder of the hope, defiance, beauty, and dignity that defines the Palestinian people. Brian Eno, known for his influential work in the music world, has stated: "We want to end the year with a message of love for Palestine's children. Lullaby reflects their beauty, longing and hope."
The 'Lullaby' project is the brainchild of those behind September's Together for Palestine charity show, which brought together an impressive roster of musicians in support of Palestinian causes. This new single will raise vital funds for the Choose Love charity's Together for Palestine Fund, supporting frontline organisations such as Taawon, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund and the Palestine Medical Relief Society.
The 'Lullaby' track boasts a talented cast of contributors, including Kieran Brunt and Nai Barghouti on arrangement and composition duties. Additional performers include Amena El Abd, Dan Smith of Bastille, Lana Lubany, London Community Gospel Choir, Sura Abdo, Tyson, Yasmeen Ayyashi and Ysee.
In a statement, artist Malak Mattar has created the song's striking artwork, drawing inspiration from Gazan painterly traditions. This visually stunning single promises to inspire listeners with its powerful message of love and solidarity for Palestine.
Fans are urged to preorder 'Lullaby' as part of a concerted effort to secure Christmas No 1 status, joining forces with Kylie Minogue, Denise Welch and other festive favourites vying for the top spot. With this heartfelt single, the collective is hoping to turn that coveted position into vital life-saving support for Gaza's families.
As fans eagerly await the announcement on December 19th, hopes are high that 'Lullaby' will join the ranks of other iconic Christmas singles and bring a touch of hope to an often tumultuous world.
In an effort to raise vital funds for Palestinian-led organisations, a talented collective of musicians has come together to reimagine the traditional Palestinian lullaby 'Yamma Mwel El Hawa (Mama, Sing to the Wind)' as a heartwarming and uplifting Christmas single. Titled 'Lullaby', this poignant reworking features an all-star lineup including Neneh Cherry, Nadine Shah, Celeste, Brian Eno, and a host of other celebrated artists.
Peter Gabriel has penned the new English-language lyrics for the song, which promises to deliver an emotional reminder of the hope, defiance, beauty, and dignity that defines the Palestinian people. Brian Eno, known for his influential work in the music world, has stated: "We want to end the year with a message of love for Palestine's children. Lullaby reflects their beauty, longing and hope."
The 'Lullaby' project is the brainchild of those behind September's Together for Palestine charity show, which brought together an impressive roster of musicians in support of Palestinian causes. This new single will raise vital funds for the Choose Love charity's Together for Palestine Fund, supporting frontline organisations such as Taawon, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund and the Palestine Medical Relief Society.
The 'Lullaby' track boasts a talented cast of contributors, including Kieran Brunt and Nai Barghouti on arrangement and composition duties. Additional performers include Amena El Abd, Dan Smith of Bastille, Lana Lubany, London Community Gospel Choir, Sura Abdo, Tyson, Yasmeen Ayyashi and Ysee.
In a statement, artist Malak Mattar has created the song's striking artwork, drawing inspiration from Gazan painterly traditions. This visually stunning single promises to inspire listeners with its powerful message of love and solidarity for Palestine.
Fans are urged to preorder 'Lullaby' as part of a concerted effort to secure Christmas No 1 status, joining forces with Kylie Minogue, Denise Welch and other festive favourites vying for the top spot. With this heartfelt single, the collective is hoping to turn that coveted position into vital life-saving support for Gaza's families.
As fans eagerly await the announcement on December 19th, hopes are high that 'Lullaby' will join the ranks of other iconic Christmas singles and bring a touch of hope to an often tumultuous world.
. It's amazing that 'Lullaby' has a message of love and solidarity, especially during this time of year when we're all about spreading positivity and kindness 
. The fact that they're using their platform to raise funds for frontline organisations in Palestine is just incredible 
. Let's hope it reaches number one on the charts and brings some much-needed support to those who need it most 
! Lullaby has all the right ingredients - talented artists, a meaningful cause, and that Peter Gabriel's words are just pure magic 
. It's so inspiring to see people coming together like this for Palestine's children 
. The fact that it's a Christmas single just makes it feel more special and like we're spreading love & hope during the most wonderful time of the year 
I love how all these talented artists have come together for a good cause, it's really beautiful 
The fact that the song is raising money for the children in gaza is just heartbreaking 
. Can't they just support Palestine through their actual music instead of rehashing old lullabies? And what's with the pretentious artwork by Malak Mattar? It looks like something out of a high school art project 
. I mean, I get it, supporting Gaza is important, but can't they do it without making such a big production out of it? And preordering the song to get it on the Christmas No 1? That's just so... extra 
. Can't we just have a genuine discussion about Palestine and its struggles without all the hype and drama? 
. Like, can't we just have a decent discussion without all these charity singles flooding our feeds? It's getting old. And don't even get me started on the fact that some big-name artists are using their platforms to push their own causes, rather than actually doing something meaningful behind the scenes. I mean, Peter Gabriel pensing lyrics for a song about Palestine... isn't that just another way of profiting off someone else's struggle? 
Not saying it can't be good music or anything, but let's not pretend like this is some kind of altruistic effort. Preordering this single to secure Christmas No 1 status just feels so shallow to me. Can we please just have a critical discussion about the state of our platform and its tendency to prioritize clickbait over substance? 
i mean, who doesn't love a good christmas sing-along? 
️ but seriously, it's so cool that these talented artists are coming together for a noble cause 
. i'm all about supporting those who need it most 
. let's get this single on the charts and make a difference 
. That's what this amazing project 'Lullaby' is all about 
. I think it's brilliant that they're using music as a powerful tool to spread love and hope 
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. I'm not saying they're all bad people or anything, but let's be real, this is just a clever marketing ploy to boost album sales and get some goodwill vibes going 
. I mean, what about the artists making all that dough off our donations? Is it really going straight to the chosen charities or is it just getting funneled into some big corporate wallet? 
neneh cherry's voice is everything 
#LullabyForPalestine #ChristmasNo1Please 
#GivingBack #PalestineDeservesLove