Lebanese Composer Ziad Rahbani Passes Away at 69
Ziad Rahbani, a renowned Lebanese composer, playwright, and musician known for blending Arab and Western music and for his sharp political satire reflecting Lebanon's struggles, has died at 69. Coming from a musical family, he became a significant cultural figure, supporting Palestinian rights and critiquing Lebanese politics, while also aligning with Hezbollah and Bashar al-Assad, which caused controversy. His work remains influential in Lebanon and the Arab world.