Assi Rahbani
Assi Rahbani عاصي الرحباني | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 4 May 1923 Antelias, Lebanon |
| Died | 21 June 1986 (aged 63) Beirut, Lebanon |
| Years active | 1951–1986 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4, including Ziad |
| Relatives | Mansour Rahbani (brother) Elias Rahbani (brother) Hoda Haddad (sister-in-law) others |
Assi Rahbani (Arabic: عاصي الرحباني; 4 May 1923 – 21 June 1986) was a Lebanese composer, musician, conductor 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 was also an artist in music, theatre, and a political activist.