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The enduring legacy of Lebanese singer Fairuz's 'Bahebak Ya Lebnan'

NPR | By Leila Fadel
Published April 9, 2026 at 1:46 AM PDT

Fifty years ago, Lebanese singer Fairuz released a song that stirred hope and national pride. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to music journalist Danny Hajjar about its enduring significance.

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Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.
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