Iraqi superstar Kadim Al Sahir has released a new song in solidarity with the Palestinian people of Gaza, which calls for a ceasefire in the face of Israel’s genocidal war on the Strip.
Al Sahir, who is known as the “Caesar of Arabic Music”, collaborated with the UN Chamber Music Society on the English track titled ‘Hold Your Fire’, which was released on 24 November. The orchestral track is a rare occasion in which Al Sahir has performed in English.
Earlier that month, speaking at the Sharjah International Book Fair, the singer said he wrote the original lyrics for the song in Arabic. He explained that the song has been translated into English in a way “that was consistent with the message of the song”.
According to the National, ‘Hold Your Fire’ was composed by Al Sahir with lyrics provided by British songwriter Tom Lowe.
Al Sahir said his intention was to raise awareness about the increasing civilian death toll in Gaza, with more than 15,000 killed in the Palestinian enclave, the majority of whom are women and children.
Source : MEMO