MUSICIANS from Indonesia, South Africa, Australia and the United States (US) collaborated to release a song of solidarity for Palestine entitled Gaza’s Child. This collaboration raises calls for solidarity and support for the Palestinian struggle.
Gaza’s Child represents a symbol of Palestinian hope and resilience in the face of ongoing occupation and genocide. The lyrics of the song Gaza’s Child are in tune with the struggle faced by the Palestinian people, especially the thousands of Palestinian children who have been killed by Israel since 7 October 2023, thereby highlighting the need for justice and peace.
Music has always been a powerful tool for expressing emotions, conveying messages, and fostering a sense of unity. Throughout history, musicians have used their skills to address social and political issues and bring attention to causes that require global solidarity.
Gaza’s Child is one example of how music can transcend borders and amplify the voices of oppressed people.
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The international collaboration behind this solidarity song shows the great power of music in creating awareness and fostering a sense of togetherness.
These artists from four different countries united to lend their voices and talents to create a powerful song that speaks a universal language: solidarity. This global collaboration not only highlights solidarity with Palestine but also emphasizes the universality of music as a language that everyone can understand.
Gaza’s Child brings together four musicians from different corners of the world: South Africa, Indonesia, Australia and the United States. Each musician contributes his or her own expertise to produce a harmonious blend of sound and emotion. The musicians involved in this project are:
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1. Emma Brunette
South African vocalist known for his soulful vocals. Brunette is the female vocalist on this song.
2. Yab Sarpote
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Indonesian solo pop, folk, ballad and acoustic singer and songwriter who is known for his songs that address humanitarian issues in Indonesia, including the oppression carried out by Indonesia in West Papua, the killings and enforced disappearances of people during the New Order regime and thereafter, marginalized communities, and gender oppression.
Yab wrote the lyrics and entire story of Gaza’s Child as well as being the male vocalist on this song.
3. John Dave
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Professional singer and songwriter from Australia. With 28 years of experience as a guitarist, Dave has been writing, performing and recording music for over two decades.
Dave has an extensive repertoire, having written hundreds of songs for various projects. His contribution to this collaboration was transforming Yab Sarpote’s lyrics into a beautiful song. Dave also wrote arrangements for guitar, bass and piano on this song.
4. Gabe Wolf
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A very experienced audio engineer from the US who has worked on projects with some of the best rock music bands today, including Kurt Vile, Middle Kids, The Paper Kites, and many more.
Wolf contributed to this project by editing, mixing, and mastering this song.
The lyrics of Gaza’s Child depict one side of the struggle and aspirations of the Palestinian people, especially thousands of Palestinian children who are suffering from the ongoing genocide.
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The lyrics of this song provide a vivid picture of the genocide faced by Palestinians, while expressing a deep hope for peace and justice. The song serves as a rallying cry for solidarity and a call to action, encouraging listeners to unite in support of Palestine.
The lyrics touch on relevant topics such as persistence, hope, children’s rights, and the problems of refugees.
The lyrics also highlight the importance of ending the ongoing occupation and genocide in Palestine.
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This message is very timely, considering that since October 7 2023, at least 8,000 Palestinian children have been murdered, or the equivalent of one child murdered every 15 minutes.
The collaboration behind “Gaza’s Child” is an inspiration for future collaborations aimed at highlighting issues that require global support. The power of music to create awareness and encourage change has been proven time and time again, and this solidarity song is a testament to the enduring power of solidarity through music.
As technology advances, musicians and artists from different parts of the world can easily connect and collaborate thereby breaking down geographic walls and facilitating meaningful collaboration. This opens up endless possibilities for future musical collaborations that can increase unity, understanding and solidarity.
Gaza’s Child is another example for musicians who want to use their work to have a positive impact on society and call for justice. (RO/Z-1)
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