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Bala Wala Shi brings the Ziad Rahbani tribute to life, honoring a composer who helped fuse jazz, funk, and Arabic music into a distinct sound known as Oriental Jazz. The program is led by the National Arab Orchestra under Maestro Michael Ibrahim and features guest vocalists such as Liliane Kheirbek. Rahbani (1956–2025) remains a towering figure in Lebanese culture, celebrated for theatre, political influence, and musical crossovers that shaped modern Middle Eastern performances. This artist page highlights Bala Wala Shi’s connection to Rahbani, a brief biography, discography highlights, and upcoming 2025 tour stops across North America.

The live experience

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For fans of world music and cross-cultural fusion, Bala Wala Shi offers a vivid live experience that pays homage to Rahbani’s legacy. Stay tuned for dates on stages in Stafford, TX, Ottawa, and Montreal as part of MWBF 2025 and related touring commitments. Secure your seats through Gold Coast Tickets and enjoy reliable service, straightforward purchasing, and up-to-date event information. Follow Rahbani’s official channels for additional background on his work in orchestral and theatrical contexts:

The essentials

Quick Facts About Bala Wala Shi - Ziad Rahbani Tribute

  • Bala Wala Shi is a Rahbani track from Houdou Nisbi (1985); the tribute program centers Rahbani’s blend of jazz, funk and Arabic music.
  • 2025 tour stops included Stafford Centre, Stafford, TX (Nov 1, 2025) with Liliane Kheirbek as guest vocalist; event led by the National Arab Orchestra under Maestro Michael Ibrahim.
  • Additional 2025 dates included Music Without Borders events in Ottawa (MWBF 2025) and Montreal (MWBF 2025) honoring Rahbani.
  • Rahbani (1956–2025) is widely regarded as a founder of ‘Oriental Jazz’ and a major Lebanese cultural figure, known for theatre, politics and cross-cultural musical fusions.
  • Official social-media and streaming presence for Rahbani exists via Bandcamp and SoundCloud pages; there are fan/heritage social accounts as well.

The records

Bala Wala Shi - Ziad Rahbani Tribute Discography

  • Eh Fi Amal
    2010 · Fayrouz Productions
  • Live at Damascus Citadel 2008
    2008 · Duniaphone
  • Wala Kif
    2002 · Relax-In
  • Monodose
    2001 · EMI
  • Live at Beiteddine
    2000 · EMI
  • Al Fasl Al Akher (The Last Part)
    1996 · Cairo Beirut Audio
  • Bema Enno... (Considering That...)
    1995 · Voix de l'Orient
  • Hekaya (Story)
    1987 · Relax-In
  • Houdou' Nisbi (Relative Calm)
    1985 · Relax-In
  • Abu Ali / Prelude (Maxi Single)
    1979 · Voix de l'Orient
  • Bil Afrah
    1977 · Philips
  • Kyrie Eleison
    1977 · Philips
  • Belly Dance
    1974 · Voix de l'Orient
  • A Rahbani Festival
    1973 · Voix de l'Orient

The hits

Top Bala Wala Shi - Ziad Rahbani Tribute Songs

  • Abu Ali / Prelude (Maxi Single)
    1979 · N/A
  • Wala Kif
    2002 · N/A
  • Eh Fi Amal (as a release track)
    2010 · N/A

For fans of world music and cross-cultural fusion, Bala Wala Shi offers a vivid live experience that pays homage to Rahbani’s legacy. Stay tuned for dates on stages in Stafford, TX, Ottawa, and Montreal as part of MWBF 2025 and related touring commitments. Secure your seats through Gold Coast Tickets and enjoy reliable service, straightforward purchasing, and up-to-date event information. Follow Rahbani’s official channels for additional background on his work in orchestral and theatrical contexts:

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