Brian Eno, Celeste, Bastille’s Dan Smith and more announce ‘Together for Palestine’ Christmas charity single ‘Lullaby’
It is a fresh imagining of the Palestinian lullaby 'Yamma Mweel El Hawa’,
By Nick Reilly
The likes of Brian Eno, Bastille‘s Dan Smith, Celeste and Leigh-Anne have joined the race for the UK Christmas Number One spot with their new charity single ‘Lullaby’.
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The song comes from the same team who assembled the huge Together for Palestine show which took place in September, organised by Eno and featuring performances from the likes of Damon Albarn and Rachel Chinouriri.
Set to arrive on December 12, the new song is titled ‘Lullaby’, and all proceeds will go to Choose Love’s ‘Together For Palestine Fund’, which supports three Palestinian aid organisations: Taawon, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and Palestine Medical Relief Service.
It is a fresh imagining of the Palestinian lullaby ‘Yamma Mweel El Hawa’, which translates to ‘Mama, Sing To The Wind’. The song also features contributions from the likes of Neneh Cherry, Mabel and was arranged and recomposed by Kieran Brunt and Nai Barghouti.
The artwork for the single was also made by Gazan painter Malak Mattar and inspired by her painting ‘Shelter’.
“This lullaby from our Palestinian musical heritage has been with me since early childhood. Today, it returns at a much-needed time as a reminder of what Palestinians will never lose: hope, defiance, beauty, and dignity,” shared Barghouti.
Eno added: “After a year defined by unimaginable loss, grief and injustice, we want 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 Number One – and turning that moment into vital life-saving support for Gaza’s families.”
Fans can pre-order the song here.
“The song holds a special place for many reasons but mostly as it’s the first time I’ve sung with both my mum, Neneh and sister, Tyson, and for it to be a traditional lullaby in tribute to the mothers and children of Gaza means the world,” added Mabel. “I hope you feel the strength in our voices.”