Azam Ali - YA LEIL ( O NIGHT) A Prayer for Humanity

Based on a traditional Palestinian lullaby, this piece is dedicated to my beloved friend Palestinian singer, poet & activist who fought till her last breath for freedom & peace. This lullaby is for all the thousands of innocent children who have been killed in Gaza & all those who have survived but are orphans. May peace rise from the rubble of destruction for all the children of the Holy Land in Palestine & Israel. They all deserve a life of freedom, security, hope & dignity 🕊️ Translation of this traditional Palestinian lullaby from Arabic: O Night, how long you are You made me walk barefoot O balance how heavy you are You exhausted my shoulders My heart aches for you O mother, my black hair has turned grey O mother, my hair has fallen O mother, do not think that if this diaspora stretches, we will forget you O camel rider, my cousin Take my greetings to my mother and father Greetings from my soul and words from my mouth Gre