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Ziad Rahbani
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Pianists · 1956–2025

Ziad Rahbani

Lebanese musician and writer

Born
1 January 1956
Antelias
Died
26 July 2025
Beirut
Country
Lebanon
Active
1973–2025
Discography
29 albums

Biography

Ziad Rahbani was a jazz musician who played piano and voice. Ziad Rahbani was born on 1 January 1956 in Antelias and died on 26 July 2025 in Beirut. The discography here lists 29 albums, from “Belly Dance” (1974) to “Belly Dance Fever” (2018). Honours include Commander of the National Order of the Cedar (2025).

Ziad Rahbani (Arabic: زياد الرحباني, romanized: Ziyād ar-Raḥbānī; 1 January 1956 – 26 July 2025) was a Lebanese composer, musician, playwright and political commentator. He was the son of Lebanese singer Fairuz and Lebanese composer Assi Rahbani. Many of his musicals satirize Lebanese Sectarian politics both during and after the Lebanese Civil War, and are often critical of the traditional political establishment. He was considered one of the most influential artists in modern Lebanese history, remembered for his wit, creativity, and refusal to conform.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Belly Dance 1974 · Voix de l’Orient L'Auberge Du Bonheur = نزل السرور 1975 · Live · Voix de l’Orient
بالنسبة لبكرا ... شو؟ = Bennesbeh Labokra... Chou? 1978
Belly Dance Fever 1979 · EMI
The American Motion Picture, Vol. 1 (Complete Original Cast Live Recording) 1980 · Live · [no label]
The American Motion Picture, Vol. 2 (Complete Original Cast Live Recording) 1980 · [no label]
فيلم اميركي طويل – موسيقى واغاني المسرحية 1980 · Zida أنا مش كافر = Ana Moush Kafer 1985 · Virgin هدوء نسبي 1985 · By Pass Production
بهالشكل Oriental Jazz Concert Live At Buc, Irwin Hall 1986
Lawla Foshat El Amal (Music from the Play) 1992
Chi Feshil, Vol. 1 1993 · [no label]
Chi Feshil, Vol. 2 1993 · [no label]
Bi Khousous Al Karameh Wel Chae'b Al A'nid 1995
بالأفراح = "Bil Afrah" 1995
كيرياليسون = Kyrie Eleison 1995
Tabeh Lachi Tabeh Chi 1997 · [no label]
Bellydance Seduction 2002 · [no label]
Live at Damascus Citadel 2008 2008 Bennesbeh Labokra Chou 2010 · EMI Music Arabia
Belly Dance Fever 2018
Ana Moush Kafer Bil Afrah Live at Damascus Citadel 2008 · Art Line Music Sahriye أمرك سيدنا و أبطال و حرامية أنا مش كافر بما إنو سهرية

Awards

  • 2025 Commander of the National Order of the Cedar

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Ziad Rahbani play?

Ziad Rahbani is known for playing piano and voice.

When and where was Ziad Rahbani born?

Ziad Rahbani was born 1 January 1956 in Antelias.

What are Ziad Rahbani's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Belly Dance (1974), L'Auberge Du Bonheur = نزل السرور (1975), Belly Dance Fever (1979), فيلم اميركي طويل – موسيقى واغاني المسرحية (1980) and أنا مش كافر = Ana Moush Kafer (1985).

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