Renowned Lebanese musician Ziad Rahbani dies at 69

NAMPA / Xinhua
2025-07-26
BEIRUT, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Ziad Rahbani, a renowned Lebanese artist, composer, musician, playwright, and writer, passed away on Saturday at the age of 69, after a battle with illness and a rich career in music and theater, and political and social criticism. Ziad Rahbani was born into a musical household -- son of world-famous singer Fairouz and composer Assi Rahbani, one of the famous "Rahbani Brothers," who are considered pioneers of Lebane......
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