Lebanon Mourns Iconic Composer Ziad Rahbani as Mother Fayrouz Makes Rare Appearance

Ziad Rahbani Funeral: Lebanese Composer's Mother Fayrouz Holds Back Tears During Last Rites

Hundreds in Beirut paid emotional tribute to iconic composer Ziad Rahbani. Pianist and playwright's tearful funeral gathered a sea of mourners. His mother Fayrouz, 90, made a rare public appearance after staying away from spotlight for many years. Rahbani, also known as a political provocateur, died on July 26 at the age of 69. Rahbani's passing shocked Lebanon and much of the Arab world. Watch

Lebanese Singer Fairuz Attends Funeral of Ziad Rahbani

The legendary Lebanese singer Fairouz was seen attending the funeral of her son on early Monday morning, 28 July, the renowned composer and playwright Ziad Rahbani, who passed away at the age of 69 on Saturday, 26 July, after a long battle with illness. The funeral was held at the Church of Our Lady’s Dormition in the town of Al-Muhayditha, in the Bikfaya area, east of Beirut. A large crowd of prominent figures from the artistic, political, and …

Lebanon mourns iconic composer Ziad Rahbani as mother Fayrouz makes rare appearance

Hundreds of people in Lebanon have paid tribute to iconic composer, pianist and playwright Ziad Rahbani, who died over the weekend

Lebanon mourns iconic composer Ziad Rahbani as mother Fayrouz makes rare appearance

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Ziad Rahbani, Composer Who Defined a Tragic Era in Lebanon, Dies at 69

A son of Lebanese musical icons, Mr. Rahbani became one himself, with satirical critiques of his country’s dysfunction that melded Arab and Western music.