Lebanon's Ziad Rahbani dies: Stage goes silent, but voice remains

Renowned Lebanese artist Ziad Rahbani, son of singer Fairuz and composer Assi Rahbani, has passed away at the age of 69, leaving behind a legacy of blended artistic innovation through theater, music, journalism, and political satire. More than an artist, Ziad Rahbani was a mirror to the nation’s contradictions and a megaphone for its silenced truths. Ziad Rahbani was not only an artist, but an educator and a friend, as quotes from his plays, music, and songs are being mentioned daily by millions of Lebanese and Arabs mourning him. His death marks the end of an era of bold and unapologetic expression. Rest in Peace, Ziad.