Musicians including Neneh Cherry, Nadine Shah, Celeste, Mabel, Leigh-Anne and Brian Eno have joined the bid for the Christmas No 1 spot with a single to raise funds for Palestinian-led organisations.

Lullaby, a reimagining of the traditional Palestinian lullaby Yamma Mwel El Hawa (Mama, Sing to the Wind), was put together by the team behind September’s Together for Palestine charity show. The new English-language lyrics were written by Peter Gabriel.

Eno said in a statement: “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.”

Released on 12 December, it will raise money for the Choose Love charity’s Together for Palestine Fund, which supports Palestinian-led frontline organisations such as Taawon, the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and the Palestine Medical Relief Society.

The song was arranged and recomposed by Kieran Brunt and Nai Barghouti, and also features Amena El Abd, Dan Smith of Bastille, Lana Lubany, London Community Gospel Choir, Sura Abdo, Tyson, Yasmeen Ayyashi and Ysee, along with Brunt and Barghouti .

Barghouti, who is Palestinian, said: “This lullaby from our Palestinian musical heritage has been with me since early childhood. Today, it returns at a much-needed time as a reminder of what Palestinians will never lose: hope, defiance, beauty, and dignity.”

The artwork is by Gazan painter Malak Mattar.

Mabel said: “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.”

The organisers are urging fans to preorder the single to help its push for Christmas No 1. Its current competitors are Kylie Minogue, whose song XMAS was recorded exclusively for Amazon Music – and is the first track played if Alexa users request Christmas music – Denise Welch’s Slayyy Bells, and the usual suspects of Wham! and Mariah Carey.

The UK’s Christmas No 1 will be announced on 19 December.