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Ahmad Kaabour

Lebanese singer, composer, and actor associated with Palestinian solidarity

Born
9 July 1955
Born in
Beirut, Lebanon
Path
Music
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Pioneering contributions to music and theatre; advocating Palestinian issues through art.

Their story

Ahmad Kaabour (1955–2026) was a Lebanese singer, composer and actor from Beirut.

In 1975, at the start of the Lebanese Civil War, he set the Palestinian poet Tawfiq Zayyad's poem "Ounadikom" ("I Call on You") to music. The song became an anthem of Palestinian and Arab resistance, sung for generations.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped Ahmad’s path.

  1. Began composing and performing during the Lebanese Civil War in 1975.

  2. Composed his first song "Ounadikom" in response to the war.

  3. Graduated with a Diploma in Theater from the Lebanese University in 1978.

  4. Performed in numerous Lebanese and international festivals.

  5. Played the role of “Wadih Haddad” in the movie "Carlos" and participated in its opening at the Cannes Festival.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Set Tawfiq Zayyad’s poem to music as Ounadikom, a widely performed song of Palestinian solidarity.

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  2. Revitalizing the cultural scene with hundreds of concerts since 1975.

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  3. Active contributions to children's theater and lyricism.

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  4. Significant presence in media through compositions heard on various radio and TV channels.

  5. Extensive tours in European and Arab capitals promoting music and cultural exchange.

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