Ahmad Kaabour

Ahmad Kaabour (; 9 July 1955 – 26 March 2026) was a Lebanese singer, songwriter, composer and actor. He is best known for his song "Ounadikom" which he composed in 1975 upon the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War.

Background Kaabour was born on 9 July 1955 in Beirut, Lebanon, to Mahmoud Kaabour (aka Al-Rasheedi), 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 studied theatre at the Lebanese University in Beirut.

Career

Singer Kaabour was best known for his song "Ounadikom" (, "I Call Out to You"), He composed the song at the age of 19 in 1975 with the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War, and released it in 1976. became a classic protest song over the following years.