Legendary Lebanese singer Fairuz turned 90 late last week. She remains wildly popular in Lebanon and the broader Middle East after more than seven decades in music. Host Marco Werman speaks with Lebanese music writer Danny Hajjar about Fairuz’s significance in Lebanon today and beyond.
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