Despite tensions with Israel and a fragile ceasefire, Lebanon entered the festive season as Beirut hosted a colourful ...

On 12 August 1999, Fairuz arrived in Geneva, representing Lebanon and the Arab world with her characteristic composed grace. She had accepted the International Red Cross’s invitation to take part in ...

And I deeply admire the artistic legacy of Ziad Rahbani—the work that Fairuz sang, and through which she stepped beyond the carefully crafted persona the Rahbani brothers had built Since Ziad ...

A new Lebanese stamp celebrating Ziad Rahbani is out today, featuring four moments from different phases of his career. As a pianist, composer, and the son of Fairuz, his path was rich and layered, ...

Telecommunications Minister Charles Hage has officially signed off on new commemorative postal stamps honoring the legendary ...

This year’s Cairo International Jazz Festival (CIJF, 30 October-7 November), the 17th, was dedicated to the late Lebanese ...

Throughout the years, the Rahbani family has been engraved in the heart of Lebanese and Arab musical legacy. Blending Western and Oriental sounds, they forged a new voice for the region. From Assi ...

Launched on 24 November, the inaugural Pyramids Echo Festival brings a constellation of world-renowned artists to the historic Giza site - with events continuing until 30 November. Reflecting Egypt’s ...

Drake’s upcoming album ICEMAN is giving Lebanese fans something to get hyped about. One of the tracks will feature a sample of Fairouz’s iconic Wahdon. The reveal came after Drake dropped snippets of ...

Lebanon this week mourned the passing of one of its most beloved artists. Musician and playwright Ziad Rahbani died a week ago. NPR's Michael Levitt has this remembrance. (SOUNDBITE OF ZIAD RAHBANI ...