Collectively for Palestine, the humanitarian operation that placed on an enormous profit live performance in September, has introduced a profit single that includes Brian Eno, Neneh Cherry, and plenty of extra. “Lullaby,” a model of the normal Palestinian track “Yamma Mweel El Hawa,” can be launched on December 12, with designs on the coveted UK Christmas No. 1 slot. Others within the ensemble embrace Nadine Shah, Mabel, Celeste, and Bastille’s Dan Smith. Peter Gabriel wrote an English-language lyric for the quilt, and the Palestinian musician Nai Barghouti organized and recomposed the track alongside Shards’ Kieran Brunt.
Eno mentioned in a press launch, “After a yr outlined by unimaginable loss, grief and injustice, we need to finish with an act of affection for Palestine’s youngsters. Lullaby displays their magnificence, their longing and their hope. If we rally collectively and obtain it, we have now an actual shot at touchdown Christmas No. 1—and turning that second into important life-saving assist for Gaza’s households.”
Barghouti provides, “This lullaby from our Palestinian musical heritage has been with me since early childhood. At present, it returns at a much-needed time as a reminder of what Palestinians won’t ever lose: hope, defiance, magnificence, and dignity.”
Kieran Brunt co-produced “Lullaby” alongside Benji B and Henri Davies. Additionally featured on the monitor are Amena, Lana Lubany, Leigh-Anne, London Group Gospel Choir, Sura Abdo, Tyson, Yasmeen Ayyashi, and Ysee. Collectively for Palestine’s T4P label will launch the track, by way of distributor Empire. All proceeds go to Select Love’s Collectively for Palestine Fund, which helps the Palestinian-led organisations Taawon, Palestine Youngsters’s Aid Fund and Palestine Medical Aid Service.
In Los Angeles, in the meantime, one other profit live performance, Artists for Assist, has been detailed forward of its January 10 staging. Organized for the second yr by Mustafa, the live performance will characteristic Geese, Blood Orange, Alex G, Clairo, Faye Webster, Noname, Ravyn Lenae, Daniel Cesar, and extra, with hosts Bella Hadid and Pedro Pascal.
A brand new batch of artists has additionally signed as much as geoblock their music from streaming in Israel. My Bloody Valentine, Saba, Shygirl, YHWH Nailgun, and Denzel Curry are among the many additions to No Music for Genocide.
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