Rabih Abou-Khalil
Rabih Abou-Khalil | |
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Cactus of Knowledge concert in Bonn, Germany, with Luciano Biondini | |
| Background information | |
| Born | August 17, 1957 Beirut, Lebanon |
| Genres | Ethno jazz, world fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, bandleader |
| Instrument(s) | Oud, flute |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | Enja |
Rabih Abou-Khalil (Arabic: ربيع أبو خليل, born August 17, 1957) is an oud player and composer born in Lebanon, who combines elements of Arabic music with jazz, classical music, and other styles. He grew up in Beirut and moved to Munich, Germany, during the Lebanese Civil War in 1978.