- 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
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), بالنسبة لبكرا ... شو؟ = Bennesbeh Labokra... Chou? (1978), Belly Dance Fever (1979) and The American Motion Picture, Vol. 1 (Complete Original Cast Live Recording) (1980).
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