Elias Rahbani: Eleven tracks that defined Lebanese musician's life and legacy
El Oudal Mensiyye (The Forgotten Room, 1969). A true musical maverick, despite working with celebrated mainstream artists Rahbani was one of the pioneers of alternative and underground music in Lebanon. Early in his career, he experimented with the latest electronic instruments, and was one of the first to use synthesisers in Arabic music. He also introduced contemporary international music trends to Lebanon, exploring genres such as ye-ye, psych-rock, 60s pop, Franco-Arab, Latin, beat and chansons. In the 60s and 70s, he wrote and produced some of the country’s most innovative reco...
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