Watermelon Man

Ayham, a young man whose fundraising appeal is circulating widely online, is being promoted by supporters who say he knows exactly what he wants: to train as a nurse and help save lives. Posts praising his determination and sharing watermelon symbols, widely associated with solidarity with Palestinians, are urging people to donate and boost his appeal. The campaign has drawn modest but growing engagement from human-rights-minded users.

Mongo Santamaria's classic 'Watermelon Man' is being played on JazzFM, with listeners sharing the track under now-playing tags. The 1963 Latin jazz hit, written by Herbie Hancock's bandmate and made famous in Santamaria's percussion-driven version, remains a staple of jazz radio decades after its release.