"Together for Palestine, the humanitarian operation that put on a massive benefit concert in September, has announced a benefit single featuring Brian Eno, Neneh Cherry, and many more. "Lullaby," a version of the traditional Palestinian song "Yamma Mweel El Hawa," will be released on December 12, with designs on the coveted UK Christmas No. 1 slot. Others in the ensemble include Nadine Shah, Mabel, Celeste, and Bastille's Dan Smith."
"Peter Gabriel wrote an English-language lyric for the cover, and the Palestinian musician Nai Barghouti arranged and recomposed the song alongside Shards' Kieran Brunt. Eno said in a press release, "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 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 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." Kieran Brunt co-produced "Lullaby" alongside Benji B and Henri Davies. Also featured on the track are Amena, Lana Lubany, Leigh-Anne, London Community Gospel Choir, Sura Abdo, Tyson, Yasmeen Ayyashi, and Ysee."
Together for Palestine will release "Lullaby," a rendition of the Palestinian traditional song "Yamma Mweel El Hawa," on December 12, featuring Brian Eno, Neneh Cherry, Nadine Shah, Mabel, Celeste, Dan Smith and many others. Peter Gabriel wrote an English-language lyric while Palestinian musician Nai Barghouti arranged and recomposed the piece with Kieran Brunt. The single was co-produced by Kieran Brunt, Benji B and Henri Davies and includes numerous vocalists and the London Community Gospel Choir. T4P's label will distribute the song via Empire, with all proceeds to Choose Love's Together for Palestine Fund supporting Taawon, Palestine Children's Relief Fund and Palestine Medical Relief Service. A separate Artists for Aid benefit concert is scheduled in Los Angeles on January 10.
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