Brian Eno aims for Christmas number one with star-studded ‘Together for Palestine’ charity single
Brian Eno has set his sights on Christmas number one with a new charity single in aid of Together for Palestine.
The new release, titled ‘Lullaby’, is set to arrive on December 12th in order to give it the best chance of topping the charts in the Christmas charts, which will be revealed on December 19th.
The track is described in a press release as a “powerful and emotive reimagining of a traditional Palestinian lullaby sees over 15 UK and Palestinian artists come together to send a message of hope and solidarity to the very place where the Christmas story began”.
In addition of aiming for Christmas number one, the ambition for ‘Lullaby’ is to raise vital funds for the children of Gaza during this crucial time.
The song also features Amena, Celeste, Bastille’s Dan Smith, Shards’ Kieran Brunt, Lana Lubany, Leigh-Anne, London Community Gospel Choir, Mabel, Nadine Shah, Nai Barghouti, Neneh Cherry, Sura Abdo, Tyson, Yasmeen Ayyashi and Ysee.
Brunt also produced the track with Benji B and Henri Davis, as well as recomposing it alongside Nai Barghouti.
Fans are urged to pre-order the song on services such as iTunes or Amazon, with every penny raised set to go to Choose Love’s Together For Palestine Fund, which is supporting three Palestinian-led organisations: Taawon, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and Palestine Medical Relief Service.
Eno says of the upcoming 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.”
Meanwhile, Brit Award-winner Mabel, whose mother Neneh Cherry and sister Tyson also sing on the track, added, 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.”
In September, Eno took over Wembley Arena for a fundraising concert in aid of Together For Palestine, which raised £2 million for charitable causes. Artists that performed include many who also sing on ‘Lullaby’, including Cherry and Mabel, as well as Damon Albarn, King Krule, Cat Burns and many more.
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