I have a new track on a compilation raising money for the children of Gaza.
The compilation is here-> ECHOES FOR PALESTINE (volume 1)
Echoes for Palestine is a labor of love and solidarity, a charitable project brought to life by Rafael Diogo (Deep Dive Sound) in collaboration with Cities and Memory, with every penny of proceeds flowing directly to Hope and Play, supporting the children of Gaza.
From over a hundred submissions of original, sound-based compositions from artists around the world, we have woven together 25 tracks for Volume 1.
This collection unfolds like a journey through diverse sonic landscapes — experimental electronic pulses, drifting ambient textures, intricate electroacoustic designs, intimate spoken word, and evocative narrative soundscapes. Each piece hums with the spirit of resistance, whispers resilience, carries memory, and offers hope, preserving the cultural heartbeat of Palestine.
This compilation is more than music. It is testimony, imagination, and a bridge across distance and time — a tribute to Palestinian lives, voices, and dreams, and a celebration of the profound, transformative power of sound. By listening to and purchasing the album, you help bring hope, joy, and support to the children of Gaza.
ABOUT THE TRACK
Lifta is a historic Palestinian village located near Jerusalem, notable for being the only Arab village evacuated during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war that has not been destroyed or repopulated. It stands as a poignant symbol of the Nakba (the 1948 Palestinian exodus) and a physical reminder of the displacement and loss experienced by Palestinians. The village, with its well-preserved stone buildings, agricultural terraces, and spring, is also recognized for its unique cultural and historical value and is currently under consideration for UNESCO World Heritage status.
This piece uses elements of field recordings taken by Anders Vinjar (Mount of Olives / Ramallah Market / Ruins of Lifta), topped with a semi-composed / semi-improvised acoustic guitar line plus added synth washes.
The Ghosts of Lifta was inspired by these field recordings and current photographs of the overgrown, deserted village.
Further reading: We will return: the battle to save an ancient Palestinian village from demolition
The Message Tapes 