Palestinian folk song enters race for UK Christmas No.1

LONDON, Dec. 14 (YPA) -The Official Christmas Number 1 race 2025, which kicked on Friday, has taken a notable turn this year with the entry of a charity single, “Lullaby.”

Lullaby, the track was released on Friday by Together for Palestine, a group of musicians that includes Lana Lubany, Nai Barghouti and Brian Eno.

The song is a reimagining of Yumma Mweil el Hawwa, which has long endured as a potent expression of Palestinian dignity and resilience, with lyrics beckoning a homeland free of occupation.

The initiative was launched by the “Together for Palestine” fund to raise money for the people of the Gaza Strip, while also spotlighting Palestinian culture and artistic creativity.

The musician Brian Eno, who performs on the track, said Lullaby is a chance to support Palestinians over Christmas and potentially stage an unlikely coup by getting to No 1.

“It would be fantastic if that happened, yes,” he said. “I’m not gonna be completely disappointed if it doesn’t, Christmas singles are a thing unto themselves.”

@E.Y.M