Andranik Madadian

Andranik Madadian (, ), better known by his stage name Andy, is an Armenian-Iranian singer-songwriter and actor. He sings in several languages including Persian, Armenian and English.

Early life Andy was born on April 22 1958 and in his childhood was in poverty, barely having running water and shared a single room with his family. described by producer Don Was as a "worldwide solidarity with the people of Iran". The Persian introduction is done by both Andy and Jon Bon Jovi, and the rest of the song continues in English. The record was produced by Don Was and John Shanks and was registered at Henson Studio C, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. He participated in a prestigious recording session for World Peace One, which featured some of the world's most successful artists uniting to promote peace. In 2014, Cherokee Music Productions released the humanitarian single, We Hear Your Voice which brought together 15 international stars from 11 countries to inspire fans and followers to find common ground and heal the divide between nations.

In March 2016, Andy released a duet with La Toya Jackson called "Tehran".

In April 2019, Andy released a duet with Algerian singer Khaled called "Salama So Good".

Personal life Andy married his longtime girlfriend and artist Shani Rigsbee on November 11, 2011. Around 1992, the couple began working and touring together. Soon after, they discovered Shani had ovarian cancer, and she had an early hysterectomy in 1992.

Awards and honors On January 17, 2020, Madadian was awarded the 2,684th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first Iranian to receive the honor. His star is located at Highland Avenue at 6810 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles.

Best International Album, Armenian Music Awards (2004) Best International Album, Armenian Music Awards (2006)

Discography

Studio Albums

Andy & Kouros

Title Year Notable tracks Khastegary 1985 • Madar • Three of Us Parvaz 1987 • Topoli • Ma Hame Irooni Hastim • Niloufar Balla 1990 • Balla • Sheytoon Bala • Negah • Leila • Khodaye Asemoonha Goodbye 1991 • Atish Pareh • Yasaman • Ameneh

Andy

Title Year Notable tracks Album details Future's Feature1977 • Eshgh o Issar • Walkin' in the Rain • Today's Just Like Tomorrow Beegharar 1992 • Dokhtar Irooni • Sheytanat • Beegharar • Entezar First solo album following his split of duo with Kouros Tanhaee 1994 • Naaze Naaz • Tanhaee • Cheshmaye Naaz Devoted 1996 • Dokhtare Bandar • Ghesseye Eshgh • Sarsepordeh • Tavalod Silk Road 1998 • Be Kasi Nagoo • Az Khod Gozashteh • Orere Seero • Melli Poosha And My Heart... 2000 • Yalla • Rayhan Solo album. An international version was released in 2001 including 7 songs in Persian, 3 in English, 3 in Armenian, 2 in Spanish, 1 in Arabic, and 1 in Hindi. A cover of Hotel California by the Eagles is included in the later version. Khalvate Man 2002 • Che Khoshgel Shodi • Shaghayegh Solo album, including an Armenian version of "Topoli", a Spanish version of "Yalla", and 4 remixes of "Rayhan" Orere Seero 2003 • Orere Seero • Garoun Garouneh First all-Armenian solo album Platinum 2004 • Areh Areh • Aroosak • Salame Asheghouneh Solo album. "Salame Asheghoone" and "Sahraei", written by Leila Kasra, are featured in the 2003 film House of Sand and Fog. City of Angels 2006 • Khoshgela Bayad Beraghsand • Mohem Naboud • Gole Bandar • Daram Miram Beh Tehran Solo album, including 11 original songs and 5 remixes. A cover of "Marde Tanha" by Farhad and a remix by Nami are included. A new version of "Tanine Solh" written by Leila Kasra and originally performed by Andy, Kouros, Fataneh, Moein, and Morteza is included. "Daram Miram Beh Tehran" is featured as the soundtrack of the animated film "Babak & Friends: A First Norooz". Airport 2007 • Faghat Yeh Negah • Bee To • Salam (featuring Khaled and Hakim) • Zamouneh Solo album, including 13 original songs and 3 remixes

Singles and Collaborative Albums

Filmography Year Title Role 2003 Irangeles Andy 2003 House of Sand and Fog Wedding Singer 2005 The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam Ali Ben-Sabbah 2005 Our Yard 3 Cameo 2010 Lost Journey: Lost Journey Mr.Zand 2013 Shirin in Love Andy

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