Tributes pour in as Lebanese musician Ziad Rahbani dies at 69
Rahbani wrote and composed legendary songs for his mother, including 'Kifak Inta' and 'Bala Wala Shi.'
Considered one of the most influential voices in Lebanese music, Rahbani was also a political commentator and was known for his satirical political theater. Notable plays by Rahbani include'Nazl Al-Sourour,' 'A Long American Film,' and 'Bema Inno.'
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam paid tribute to Rahbani in a post on X, calling him 'an exceptional creative artist and a free voice who remained loyal to the values of justice and dignity.
'Ziad embodied a deep commitment to human and national causes,' Salam added.
'On stage, through music and words, he said what many did not dare to say, and for decades, he touched the hopes and pains of the Lebanese people. With his piercing honesty, he planted a new awareness in the conscience of national culture.'
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