On Saturday, iconic Lebanese composer Ziad El Rahbani, the son of the iconic singer Fayrouz and composer Assi El Rahbani, died at the age of 69 after a long battle with illness, according to several Lebanese media outlets.
Rahbani's passing represented a profound loss for the Lebanese and Arab cultural and artistic scene, given his exceptional stature as a musician, playwright, and political critic who embodied a spirit of rebellion and artistic awareness for decades.
From his teenage years, he carved out a distinct and provocative artistic identity. Through his groundbreaking works, he defied conventions and confronted social and political authority with biting artistic language that reflected the pain and dreams of the people.
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