Elias Rahbani: A Lebanese musical icon | Music

The genius of Elias Rahbani, one of Lebanon’s most prolific composers, is evident in his creation of new sounds by fusing traditional Arab music with Western popular genres. His two elder brothers were famous for working with Fairuz, but Elias launched his own career and became a leading figure in Lebanese pop music. He also composed movie soundtracks, themes for popular Lebanese TV series, and…