Infatuated with Ziyad

Iraqi critic and journalist Ali Abdul-Amir Ajam presents an in-depth study of the avant-garde artist Ziad Rahbani. The book examines Rahbani's melodic updates, improvisation inspired by jazz and fusion genres, and his sharp departure from the classical Rahbani style toward raw realism and political satire. It acts as both a narrative analysis of his impact on Arabic music during periods of conflict and a complete archive featuring chronological timelines and original album sleeve artwork.

To gain an objective, well-documented critique of Ziad Rahbani's artistic legacy, understanding how his music and theatre served as sharp social commentaries and timeless cultural markers in modern Arab history.

For fans of Ziad Rahbani and Fairouz, musicologists, cultural critics, and readers interested in modern Arab theatre and the evolution of contemporary Middle Eastern music.