A simple song’ is a debut song by Khalid Abdalla. It is dedicated to the children of Palestine, past, present and future. And to all children of genocide. Khalid says the song came to him when, ‘in the middle of an ongoing genocide, Trump and Netanyahu proposed ethnically cleansing Gaza and turning it into a Riviera’. It was first released on his social media and received over half a million views in 24 hours. Khalid is a multidisciplinary artist, known as an actor for his roles in The Crown and The Kite Runner, amongst others, and for his commitment to breaking silence on Palestine.
Written by Khalid Abdalla
Produced by Martin Terefe and Dave Okumu
Recorded by Liam Larking, Oskar Winberg and George Murphy at Eastcote Studios, London. Assisted by Ed Clay.
Mixed by Martin Terefe and George Murphy
Khalid Abdalla - Vocals and Piano
Dave Okumu - Electric Guitar
Martin Terefe - Wurlitzer and Electronics
Nikolaj Torp Larsen - Accordion
Dan See - Drums
Backing vocals by: Jodie Shanahan, Siobhan Elouise; Shamime Ibrahim, Suzanne Ghadban, Bryant Akanmu
Mastered by Dyre Gormsen at Eastcote Mastering
Recording administration by Annie Benson
Music Video Credits
Directed by Khalid Abdalla with Led by Donkeys
Bournemouth Beach footage courtesy of Led by Donkeys
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