Son of legendary Fairuz and composer Assi Rahbani, he was also a playwright, pianist and political provocateur.

Ziad Rahbani, centre, a visionary Lebanese composer, playwright and pianist, during an anti-government protest organized by the country's communist party, in Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018.

Raised in a storied family — his mother, Fayrouz, is one of the Arab world’s most beloved singers — he wrote works reflecting a chaotic era in Lebanese history.

Lebanese famous writer and composer Ziad Rahbani, son of the country's diva Fairuz, has died aged 69, Lebanese news agency said on Saturday. Rahbai is considered one of the most influential innovators ...

He was to the manner born. His mother Fairouz is Lebanon’s most iconic singer, a diva whose haunting voice continues to ...

BEIRUT — (AP) — Ziad Rahbani, a visionary Lebanese composer, playwright, pianist and political provocateur, died on Saturday, at the age of 69, according to the state-run National News Agency.

Ziad Rahbani, centre, a visionary Lebanese composer, playwright and pianist, during an anti-government protest organized by the country's communist party, in Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018.

BEIRUT (AP) — Ziad Rahbani, a visionary Lebanese composer, playwright, pianist and political provocateur, died on Saturday, at the age of 69, according to the state-run National News Agency.