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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 a very successful artist in music, theatre, and an influential political activist.