Lebanese Artist Ahmad Qabour Passes Away

SadaNews - The Lebanese artist and composer Ahmad Qabour passed away today, Thursday, at the age of 71, after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a rich artistic and cultural legacy.

Qabour was known for his commitment to humanitarian issues and his support for Arab causes, particularly the Palestinian cause, with which he had a profound emotional connection since childhood. All of this earned him wide respect in Palestine, Lebanon, and the entire Arab world.

The committed artist Qabour was born in the Lebanese capital Beirut on July 9, 1955, into an artistic family, as his father was the renowned violinist Mahmoud Qabour.

His widespread fame began in 1975 with the song "Anadikum," inspired by the words of Palestinian poet Tawfiq Zayyad, which became an icon of resistance and resilience, and turned into a symbol of national song, enjoying wide popularity in Palestine, Lebanon, and beyond.

Artist Qabour presented a large collection of songs that remain in memory, including: "Ya Nabd Al-Dhifa," "Ya Rayeh Sowb Biladi," "Nahna Al-Nas," "Walajee," and "Irhal," which solidified his status as a beloved artistic and national symbol.

He also produced diverse works in singing, music, theater, and cinema, participating in the film "Nadam" in 1989 and "Naji Al-Ali" in 1992, as well as in cultural and historical series, including "Searching for Salah al-Din" and "Abu Al-Tayyib Al-Mutanabbi," repeatedly affirming his commitment to national and social issues.