Assi Rahbani
Assi Rahbani عاصي الرحباني | |
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Rahbani and Fairuz on their wedding day | |
| Background information | |
| Born | May 4, 1923 Antelias, Lebanon |
| Died | June 21, 1986 (aged 63) Beirut, Lebanon |
| Years active | 1951–1986 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4, including Ziad |
| Relatives | Mansour Rahbani (brother) Elias Rahbani (brother) |
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.