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Prince of Persian Pop

stops at Alex Theatre

GLENDALE -- Andy Madadian, known as the Prince of Persian Pop, will

appear at 8 p.m. Sunday at The Alex Theatre in Glendale.

He will be debuting songs from his new album “And My Heart ...” on the

Mondo Melodia label.

He has created a fusion of sounds that combines traditional Middle

Eastern instruments with the Western world’s drums, bass, guitar and

technology. Aside from his Persian-Armenian heritage, Andy combines

Arabic melodies with African rhythms, which he seasons with Indian and

Spanish flamenco guitar licks and European techno.

Tickets are from $20 to $50 and can be reserved by calling TeleCharge

at (800) 233-3123. The Alex is at 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale.

For information, call 434-9918.