Ziad Rahbani, son of Fairouz and iconic artist, dies at 69

ALBAWABA – Lebanese composer Ziad Rahbani died at the age of 69, while the cause of the death has not been cleared yet, Local media confirmed on Saturday.

The Lebanese and Arab artistic community was shocked by the death of the great Lebanese artist Ziad Rahbani. 

A number of artists offered touching tributes to the deceased, including Iraqi artist Shatha Hassoun, who said: “Legends never die, they live forever. I offer my condolences to the Lebanese people on the passing of one of the icons of great Lebanese art, Ziad Rahbani. May God have mercy on him.” 

Moreover, Lebanese actress Rola Hamadeh wrote: “Ziad Rahbani. Words are inadequate. What a heartache.”

^{Lebanese composer Ziad Rahbani}

Who is Ziad Rahbani?

Ziad Rahbani is a Lebanese composer, pianist, playwright, and political commentator. 

He is the son of Fairouz, who is one of the Arab world’s most famous singers, and Assi Rahbani, one of the founders of modern Arabic music.

When Ziad Rahbani was 17, he composed his first music for Fairuz, his mother. His first appearance on stage was in “Al Mahatta”, where he played the role of the detective. He also appeared later on in the Rahbani Brothers’ “Mays el Rim” in the role of one of the policemen.

^{Lebanese composer Ziad Rahbani and his mother, Lebanese singer Fairouz}

Songs Ziad Rahbani composed for Fairouz:

Ziad has composed major songs for his mother Fairouz, but here are the main ones that echoed in the Middle East and the Arab world:
1. “Sa’aloni al-Nas”
2. “Ala al-Hada”
3. “Yakalli”
4. “Kifak Anta”
5. “Adiy”
6. “Ana Andi Habib”
7. “Baini w Bainak