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Photos by Karen Ostlund
Madadian's slogan “Music is the universal language that help solve our problems"
MUSIC STAR ANDY MADADIAN, LA TOYA JACKSON, AND MANY CELEBRITIES
CELEBRATED HIS STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME, January 17 2020.
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| Singer Andy Madadian pointing at The Kodak Theatre where he performed 4 times |
(Hollywood, CA - Jan.17 2020)
Andy Madadian, is the music superstar known as the "Bono of Persian music", and the first Iranian Armenian American in Hollywood history to receive a star on the HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME, located at the opposite side of the Kodak theatre, where Andy performed 4 times his shows.
In 2017, Andy became the first Iranian-Armenian-American singer to receive the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor in New York.
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| Andy Madadian cuts cake with wife Shani Rigsbee (right) |
Madadian’s ceremony took place Jan 17th, 11.30AM at the corner of Hollywood and Highland , followed by a reception at the HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM located at 1660 N Highland Ave in Hollywood CA, sponsored by Roobina’s Cake, Armenian brandy Ararat and Armenian brut Karas.
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| Singer La Toya Jackson remember their work together in the music video "Tehran" |
Andy has also been reaching out to American music fans by doing music in English, and performed in a music video named "Tehran" with La Toya Jackson:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da03QYt9hnM
In 2009, Andy, Richie Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi recorded a version of the Leiber and Stoller standard "Stand by Me", 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, as well as the rest of the song which continues in English.
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| Andy Madadian with Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce at Hollywood and Highland |
Andy Madadian’s musical talent and humanitarian efforts in a entertainment career is spanning 40 years.
He is credited for creating a new fusion of sound, nicknamed the “Persian Bono” who combines the music of his Iranian-Armenian heritage with African rhythms, Spanish flamenco guitar licks, and Western dance music. The exotic sound reflects on his international roots and experiences, which have allowed him to connect with millions of people, around the world.
Andy first gained recognition when he joined Kouros Shahmiri and they formed the successful duo Andy & Kouros, going on to release 4 albums together: Khastegary (1985), Parvaz (1987), the hugely successful album Balla (1990), and finally Goodbye (1991).
The two split in 1992, with both Andy and Kouros going on to have successful individual solo careers. The two reunited several times after that point. In 2002 and 2004 they performed together for a sold-out audience in San Jose, California.
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. Andy has released 16 albums as a solo artist, and his last three singles have ranked No. 1 in the charts.
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| Karas, Armenian brut |
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| Ararat, Armenian brandy cocktail |
- In 2013, Andy was nominated for Best Male Artist, Best Live Act, and Best Entertainer of the Year at the World Music Awards. The following year, in 2014 he was presented with the "Millennium" award at the Big Apple Music Awards.
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