With his outstanding musical abilities paired with tongue-in-cheek, laser-sharp criticism of the political establishment, Ziad Rahbani's career quickly took off in the '70s when he composed “Sa'alouni El Nas” for his iconic mother Fairouz. Ziad's music is steeped in traditional Lebanese folk music yet incorporates a myriad of influences from classical Arab and European music, to Spanish flamenco, Argentine tango through to jazz and funk. His albums demonstrate a prolific, original and brilliant artistry at work—this hand-picked playlist spotlights a cult hero of the Arab world and beyond.