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Assi Rahbani

Lebanese composer, musician, and producer

Assi Rahbani
عاصي الرحباني

Rahbani and Fairuz on their wedding day

Born(1923-05-04)May 4, 1923
Antelias, Lebanon
DiedJune 21, 1986(1986-06-21) (aged 63)
Beirut, Lebanon
Years active1951–1986
Spouse

Fairuz

(m. 1955)​
Children4, including Ziad
RelativesMansour Rahbani (brother)
Elias Rahbani (brother)

Musical artist

Assi Rahbani (Arabic: عاصي الرحباني; May 4, 1923 – June 21, 1986) was a Lebanese composer, musician, and producer.

He was part of the Rahbani Brothers (Arabic: الأخوان رحباني), with his brother Mansour Rahbani. He married Lebanese singer Nouhad Haddad, more famous by her stage name, Fairuz. Their son Ziad Rahbani is also an artist in music, theatre, and a political activist.

Career

The early years

Assi Rahbani's musical career began when he obtained a job at the Near East Radio channel (إذاعة الشرق الأدنى).

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