Brian Eno, Celeste & More Launch Bid for U.K. Christmas No. 1 With Palestinian Charity Single
The team behind the impactful “Together For Palestine” initiative, which successfully raised over £2 million ($2.6 million) during a sold-out concert at OVO Arena Wembley in September, has announced the release of a charity Christmas single titled “Lullaby.” Set to drop on December 12, coinciding with the start of the U.K.’s Official Christmas No. 1 race, the single features an impressive lineup of artists, including Brian Eno, Celeste, Neneh Cherry, Mabel, and Dan Smith from Bastille. This collaboration aims to rework the traditional Palestinian lullaby “Yamma Mweel El Hawa,” with all proceeds directed to the Choose Love’s Together For Palestine Fund, which supports three Palestinian-led organizations: Taawon, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, and Palestine Medical Relief Service, amidst the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.
The single brings together a diverse group of U.K. and Palestinian artists, including Amena, Kieran Brunt, Lana Lubany, and the London Community Gospel Choir, among others. The production team features notable names such as Benji B and Kieran Brunt, while English lyrics are penned by the renowned Peter Gabriel. Nai Barghouti, a Palestinian musician involved in the project, expressed the significance of the lullaby, stating that it embodies hope, defiance, beauty, and dignity—a poignant reminder of Palestinian resilience. Brian Eno echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the single as a heartfelt act of love for Palestinian children, aiming not only for musical success but also for tangible support for families in Gaza. Mabel highlighted the personal connection to the song, sharing the experience of performing alongside her mother and sister, and the emotional weight it carries in tribute to the mothers and children of Gaza.
The previous “Together For Palestine” concert featured performances from an array of artists, including Damon Albarn and PinkPantheress, and was livestreamed to over 200,000 viewers worldwide. This new single represents a continuation of the movement’s mission to raise awareness and support for Palestinian causes, encouraging fans to pre-order or pre-save “Lullaby” on various platforms. As the holiday season approaches, this initiative seeks to unite voices in a powerful expression of solidarity and hope for those affected by the ongoing conflict.
The team behind
Together For Palestine
, the sold-out OVO Arena Wembley gig that raised over £2 million ($2.6 million) for Palestinian causes in September, have announced a charity Christmas single.
Brian Eno
,
Celeste
, Neneh Cherry, Mabel and Bastille’s Dan Smith are among the names that will feature on “Lullaby,” released by T4P and distributed by global indie EMPIRE on Dec. 12 – the day the
U.K.’s Official Christmas No. 1
race kicks off.
The single will see a group of U.K. and Palestinian artists join forces to rework “Yamma Mweel El Hawa,” a traditional Palestinian lullaby. All proceeds going to Choose Love’s Together For Palestine Fund, supporting three Palestinian-led organizations Taawon, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and Palestine Medical Relief Service in light of the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.
Other acts involved include Amena, Kieran Brunt (Shards), Lana Lubany, Leigh-Anne, London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC), Nadine Shah, Nai Barghouti, Sura Abdo, TYSON, Yasmeen Ayyashi and Ysee.
The track is produced by Benji B, Kieran Brunt and Henri Davies, mixed by David Wrench and Valgeir Sidurðsson and mastered by Matt Colton, and was arranged and recomposed by Kieran Brunt and Nai Barghouti, with English lyrics written by Peter Gabriel. Together For Palestine are encouraging fans to pre-order “Lullaby” on BandCamp, iTunes and Amazon, or pre-save the single on their chosen streaming service ahead of its release.
Palestinian musician Nai Barghouti said in a statement: “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.”
Brian 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 No. 1 – and turning that moment into vital life-saving support for Gaza’s families.”
Mabel continued: “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. I hope you feel the strength in our voices.”
At the aforementioned OVO Arena Wembley gig in London, the likes of Damon Albarn, PinkPantheress and Jamie xx graced the stage in support of Together For Palestine. The event featured performances and speeches by 69 artists, actors, activists, and cultural figures, and was livestreamed to over 200,000 music fans worldwide, according to its organizers.
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