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Berlin falls asleep: 24 languages, 55 voices – a song for the night!
A new Berlin project is collecting lullabies in 24 languages to preserve cultural heritage. Join us until the end of 2025!
Berlin falls asleep: 24 languages, 55 voices – a song for the night!
A very special project has now taken root in Berlin: an impressive project to collect and archive lullabies is being launched under the title “Berlin falls asleep”. With a diverse population spanning more than 170 nations, this initiative is not only a cultural experiment but also a valuable contribution to the preservation of intangible cultural heritage. Since February 2025, people from all over the city have been able to sing their lullabies and take part in this wonderful collection. Loud n-tv To date, lullabies have been collected in 24 different languages, including Afrikaans, Arabic, English, German, Japanese, Spanish and Turkish.
The project allows anyone to record lullabies from the comfort of their own home through an online tool. These songs are not just melodies, but connect generations and offer comfort and security. Instrument of the Year emphasizes that, in a sense, it is about collecting the “rich treasure of lullabies” and making them accessible to future generations in the Ethnological Museum in Berlin.
Preserving a cultural heritage
The “Year of the Voice”, proclaimed by the state music councils, gave the project additional momentum. The initiative not only promotes singing in families, but also contributes to the city's cultural diversity. According to that Berlin State Music Council This colorful collection will be archived long-term and made available on the Endangered Languages Archive online platform.
So far, 55 participants have taken part in the previous recording sessions. What is particularly impressive is that the German language is represented with the most submissions, with only four songs being submitted twice. The next opportunity to contribute a personal lullaby will be on June 28, 2025 during the Long Night of Science. Workshops and concerts that take place throughout the year will additionally present the collected songs and provide them with a worthy setting.
This initiative impressively illustrates how music connects cultures and preserves the collective memory of a city. Maybe there are unforgettable lullabies in your circle of friends that are worth adding to our modern cultural treasure chest!