Assi el rahbani biography
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Centennial of Assi al-Rahbani shines light on his cherished musical legacy
A voice for the ages and a golden era
And then, her voice.
Fairuz sounds somewhat like an echo rather than a human voice, which was particularly compatible with the nature of lyrics and melodies of the songs and musical plays composed by the brothers.
The sheer compatibility of these artists, and the way their energy fused together, produced a vast body of diverse work.
It covered songs, plays and concerts broadcast extensively and performed at live events, including the famed Baalbeck International Festival, Cedars International Festival, and Damascus International Fair, as well as in Beirut's Piccadilly Theater.
It was golden era and it lasted throughout the third quarter of the 20th century, with live performances that reached most Arab capitals and extended to several European and American cities.
None of it would have worked so well without the brothers' famed singer, to whom we now turn.
Fairuz – a life in music
Offstage, this legendary performer's name was Nouhad Haddad. She was born in 1935. That much is clear. Her family background and the early part of her life story is not.
Her father, Wadie' Haddad, was a Christian who sought refuge in Lebanon. Some reports say he came fro
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Assi Rahbani
Lebanese composer, musician, and producer
Assi Rahbani | |
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Rahbani and Fairuz on their wedding day | |
| Born | (1923-05-04)May 4, 1923 Antelias, Lebanon |
| Died | June 21, 1986(1986-06-21) (aged 63) Beirut, Lebanon |
| Years active | 1951–1986 |
| Spouse | Fairuz (m. 1955) |
| Children | 4, including Ziad |
| Relatives | Mansour 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
[edit]The early years
[edit]Assi Rahbani's musical career began when he obtained a job at the Near East Radio channel (إذاعة الشرق الأدنى). In 1951, Nouhad Haddad (later known as Fairuz), one of the singers in the radio station's chorus, came to the attention of Halim El Roumi, the musical director. Assi composed her very first song, "Itab" ("Reproach"). El Roumi attended the recording session and asked Assi to compose additional song
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Rahbani brothers
Lebanese relation musicians
| Assi Rahbani | Mansour Rahbani |
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Assi Rahbani (4 Hawthorn 1923 – 21 June 1986) subject Mansour Rahbani (1925 – 13 Jan 2009), famed as representation Rahbani brothers (Arabic: الأخوان رحباني, romanized: al-ʾIkhwān Raḥbānī), were Lebanese sib musicians, composers, songwriters, authors, and playwrights/dramatists, best protest for their work sound out the soloist Fairuz, Assi's wife. Their younger kinsman Elias Rahbani (1938 – 4 Jan 2021) was also a famous versifier and composer.
Family tree
[edit]- Assi(1923–1986) + Fairuz(born 1934/1935)
- Ziad(born 1956)
- Hali (born 1958)
- Rima (born 1965)
- Layal (1960–1988)
- Mansour(1925–2009) + Thereze
- Marwan (born 1958)
- Ghadi (born 1960)
- Oussama(born 1965)
- Elias(1938–2021) + Nina
- Ghassan(born 1964)
- Jad (born 1968)
- Ilham
- Assi(1923–1986) + Fairuz(born 1934/1935)
History
[edit]Early career
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