Ahmad Kaabour
Ahmad Kaabour is a Lebanese singer, songwriter, music composer and actor. He is perhaps best known for his song "Ounadikom" which he composed in 1975 upon the outbreak of the Lebanese civil war.
Background
Kaabour was born in Beirut, Lebanon, to Mahmoud Kaabour, a prominent violinist, and Fatima Al-Ghoul. He and his siblings grew up in the Basta area of Beirut before moving to Al-Horsh neighbourhood. His father's work cultivated his musical background alongside other influences. He is the father of Lebanese artist and editor Marwan Kaabour.Career
Singer
Kaabour is best known for his song "Ounadikom", the first track of his album Ounadikom based on a poem written by Tawfiq Ziad. He composed the song at the age of 19 in 1975 with the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War, released it in 1976, and his musical endeavors have continued ever since.Early on in his career, he produced a body of work dedicated to Palestine and its people, which evolved to encompass issues concerning his home country Lebanon and its struggles. His music portrays his belief in the power of music in shedding light on humanitarian causes, and its ability to make a difference. He has released six studio albums to date, and continues to produce music for children's theater, television, film and other media.