Fairouz is revered as “the Soul of Lebanon”, but she’s also a global music legend whose fans across the decades have included Umm Kulthum, Madonna and Beyoncé. Her live shows and operettas—which often sell out within hours—have mesmerised thousands of fans. Classics such as the Rahbani Brothers’ Maïs El Rim as well as concerts from Damascus to the US are testament to Fairouz’s legacy.