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Andy Madadian

Andy Madadian is an Iranian-Armenian American singer whose Persian and Armenian pop brings together dance rhythms, rock influences and songs for fans across borders.

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Overview

Also known as: Andy; Andranik Madadian
From: Tehran, Iran
Based in: Los Angeles, California
Breakout: Andy & Kouros, followed by a solo recording career
Sound: Persian and Armenian melodies with Western pop, rock and dance rhythms

Mini bio

How it started.

Andy grew up in Tehran and moved to California on a student visa to play soccer at Cal State LA. He attended classes by day and played guitar in clubs at night.

Finding his audience.

After touring with an American band, he teamed up with Kouros Shahmiri as Andy & Kouros. They recorded four albums before pursuing solo careers. His solo catalogue includes Airport, while his songs draw on Persian and Armenian music alongside Western pop and dance rhythms.

Songs that travel.

In 2009, Andy joined Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and producers Don Was and John Shanks for “Stand by Me,” a recording made in solidarity with people in Iran. Later collaborations include “Tehran” with La Toya Jackson, which Andy also produced.

Still sharing music.

His recent official uploads include “Jodaie,” “Manoto” and a director’s cut of “Jade Ehsas.” In 2025 he also appeared in Ed Sheeran’s “Azizam” video.

Creditschronological, newest first

Music

2025ManotoSinger, arranger and co-producer
2025JodaieSinger and co-producer with Farid Sedighi
2016Tehran, featuring La Toya JacksonSinger and producer
2009Stand by MeVocals alongside Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora

Music videos

2025Ed Sheeran: AzizamOn-screen appearance

Awards

Quotes

Anything I can do to promote music in schools, I will do.Andy Madadian, ABILITY Magazine

In an August 2013 interview, he discussed a fundraiser supporting instruments for Los Angeles schoolchildren.

Trivia

He played soccer for Cal State LA and told ABILITY Magazine he still played for fun.
He grew up around neighborhood chess tournaments in Iran.
He named Rod Stewart, Chicago, Ray Charles and Deep Purple among the Western artists he loved growing up.
His wife, singer and songwriter Shani Rigsbee, frequently tours with him.