Yesterday, Lebanese artist Ahmad Kaabour passed away at the age of 71. The Kaabour family, one of the most prominent symbols of committed song in the Arab world, announced his death after a long artistic career associated with the causes of land, humanity, and freedom, according to Lebanese local media. The family added that the late artist left behind a prominent musical and cultural legacy in the Arab consciousness. As soon as the news spread, platforms were filled with photos of the late artist and clips of his songs with sad comments about his passing. Kaabour was born in Beirut in 1955 and grew up in an artistic environment. He studied at the Institute of Fine Arts at the Lebanese University before beginning his career as an actor and then moving to singing and composing. The late artist learned under the famous musician Salim Flayfel in the mid-1970s, and the song 'I Call Upon You' in the mid-1970s marked a turning point in his career. People saw that the song carried a human voice that transcended politics, as the song became associated with the Palestinian cause and became one of the most prominent committed songs in the Arab consciousness. His presence was not limited to singing; it also included theater, television, and cinema, in addition to works for children and media participation, which made him present in the daily lives of his audience. It is worth noting that the late artist had recently been suffering from cancer, but despite that, he continued his artistic presence with insistence, confirming that art for him is not just a profession but a way of life. Kaabour maintained his artistic independence, refusing political or commercial affiliation, believing that humanity and the word come before fame, which gave his voice credibility and longevity.
