Elias Rahbani – Musician, Composer, Song Writer, Performer, Conductor.
Elias was the youngest brother of celebrated musicians Mansour and Assi Rahbani, known together as the Rahbani brothers.
In a career spanning almost six decades, Elias Rahbani wrote music for many famous Lebanese singers Fairuz including the late Wadih al-Safi and Sabah.
Elias Rahbani distinguished himself from his brothers, who were the industry’s best known duo, with his more modern styles and mix of Middle Eastern and Western music that won him international awards. He wrote some of Fairouz’ best hits, as well as the music and lyrics for many patriotic songs.
He has more than 2,500 songs to his credit, almost half of which were composed for film, television or advertising, a field in which he was a pioneer among the artists of his region.
Elias Rahbani passed away on Monday – January 04th, 2021
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