The Lebanese singer’s patriotic song has returned repeatedly since 1976 to inspire hope amid catastrophe. But as it resurges during the US-Israeli war, some Lebanese are chafing against its optimism a ...
This video captures a public performance of a Lebanese song. Played live in a shared space, the music naturally draws attention and creates a calm moment for those passing by. A threat to commit war ...
Fifty years ago, Lebanese singer Fairuz released a song that stirred hope and national pride. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to music journalist Danny Hajjar about its enduring significance.
You don't have to be Lebanese to know the voice of Nihad Haddad, better known as Fairuz. She sang for a united Lebanon, even when the country was... Fairuz: Lebanon's Voice Of Hope Fairuz: Lebanon's ...
Lebanese pianist, composer and playwright Ziad Rahbani performs during the Beirut Holidays 2019 Festival at the waterfront in the Lebanese capital — JOSEPH EID Renowned Lebanese musician and composer ...
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Protests in Lebanon took a musical turn on Thursday when a group of activists toured banks performing songs voicing fears over the fate of savings locked up in the banking system, ...
Renowned Lebanese musician and composer Ziad Rahbani, son of music icon Fairuz and pioneer of Oriental jazz, died on Saturday aged 69 after revolutionising Lebanese theatre and music. "On Saturday at ...