Shani Rigsbee

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Shani Rigsbee
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Shani Rigsbee Malibu Los Angeles
Background information
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Born (1967-05-03) May 3, 1967 (age 58)
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Genres Dance-pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, actress
LabelsCherokee Music Group
Website shanimusic.com

Shani Rigsbee (born May 3, 1967, Hot Springs, Arkansas) is a singer-songwriter, producer, [1] and actress who is known for her support for humanitarian causes. [2] In 2007, she released At The Casbah, a film based on the One Thousand and One Nights collection of stories. [3] Rigsbee and the Iranian pop star Andy Madadian toured internationally for many years, [4] and they have performed benefits for various charitable organizations. [5] [6] They sang for the Dalai Lama in 2014. [6] Rigsbee and Madadian were married in 2011. [7] She was born in Arkansas and lives in Los Angeles.

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Rigsbee’s most recent film appearance was in Dark Asset, where she worked as a producer, actor, and contributed the theme song “Upside.”

She has also written and performed theme songs and featured music for several feature films. Her work includes contributions to the Academy Award–winning film Crash (2004), One Night with the King (2006), American Wrestler: The Wizard (2016), American Fighter (2019), The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam (2005), and Dark Asset (2023), among others.

Discography

Albums

YearTitleNotable tracks
1999Undercurrent* 99 Against 1
2001Call of the Wild* Call of the Wild
* El Llamar De Pasion
* Gole Sangam
2004Velvet* Gole Goldoon
* Tsagheekner
* Destiny
2005At the Casbah* Kingdom of Love (One Night with the King)
* From Here to Beyond
* Get Somebody
* El Llamar De Pasion

Filmography

YearTitleRole
1986 Silver Spoons Jordi
1996 Crossworlds The Dancer
2003 Irangeles Shani / Music Supervisor
2003 House of Sand and Fog Wedding Singer / Co-Executive Producer
2005 The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam Court Entertainer
2014 Shirin in Love Shani
2014Guardian AngelDetective Keller

Soundtrack

YearTitleSong
1997 Strays "Come To You" / writer: "Come To You"
1998 Parasite Eve "Somnia Memorias
2004 Crash "El llamar de pasion" – as Shani / writer: "El llamar de pasion"
2005 The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam "From Here To Beyond" / writer: "From Here To Beyond"
2006 One Night With the King "Kingdom of Love"
2006 Pledge This "Invasive", "Get Somebody"/ writer: "Invasive", "Get Somebody"
2006 Sleeper Cell writer – 1 episode
2007 Futbaal: The Price of Dreams "Dohktar Pesarah", "Soghati" / writer: "Dohktar Pesarah"
2014Guardian Angel"Far and Away" with Andy Madadian

References

  1. ↑ Dave McNary, "Val Kilmer joins ‘Silver Cord’", July 1, 2008, Variety. Retrieved February 28, 2015. "..."Silver Cord" will be produced by Michel Shane, Anthony Romano, James Ordonez, Shani Rigsbee and Gord. ..."
  2. ↑ Joan Brunwasser, "Making Music for Peace: Backstage with Shani – Artist, Activist, International Pop Star", OpEdNews.com, April 3, 2014[ unreliable source? ]
    - Ryan Torok, "Israeli “Celine Dion,” Persian sensation Andy and a song of unity", Jewish Journal, August 6, 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2015. "...The power ballad, "We Hear Your Voice," brought together Andy and Kolet and musicians from across the world, including exiled Afghan singer Ehsan Aman; "Korea's Got Talent" star and South Korean opera singer Sung Bong Choi and American singer Shani Rigsbee, Andy's wife...."
    - Adam Edelman, "Designers roll out their latest lines: Chic wheelchairs", USA Today, February 13, 2007. Retrieved February 28, 2015. "...Leslie Stahl of 60 Minutes emceed the event, and pop singer/actress Shani Rigsbee and former pop star turned adult contemporary singer Deborah Gibson performed...."
    - E. Aryoch, "Shani Rigsbee (Biography)", Last FM magazine. Retrieved February 28, 2015, "...Since the early days of her time in Hollywood playing an ingenue opposite Ricky Schroder on "Silver Spoons", Shani ... recording artist, touring extensively around the world ... actor in feature films...."
  3. ↑ "Cherokee Music Group (CMG / Sony BMG) Announces The Upcoming Release Of At The Casbah, The New Album From Shani", Music Industry News Network, January 31, 2007. Retrieved February 28, 2015. "...Some of her past works include the Lions Gate release of Paul Haggis's acclaimed film Crash – which featured Shani's song "El Llamar de Pasión" – and won the Academy Award for Best Picture. ..."
    - Nyay Bhushan, "Jaitley joining Rigsbee's 'Quest'", The Hollywood Reporter (Associated Press), September 12, 2007. Retrieved February 28, 2015, "...The film, produced by Shani Rigsbee, will recount the tales of the legendary "1001 Arabian Nights," ..."
  4. ↑ Cooper/Martirosyan, "Andy Madadian" (interview), Ability magazine,. Retrieved February 28, 2015. "...Andy is married to singer /songwriter Shani Rigsbee with whom he frequently tours. ..."
  5. ↑ "Making Music for Peace: Backstage with Shani – Artist, Activist, International Pop Star". OpEdNews. April 3, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  6. 1 2 Neda Iranpour, "International Singer Shani Brings Smiles and Donations to Orphans in Mexico" Archived October 24, 2014, at the Wayback Machine , San Diego 6 News, March 28, 2014. Retrieved February 28, 2015. "..Shani has joined forces with several popular international singers, creating a humanitarian song called "We Hear Your Voice". They recently sang it for the Dalai Lama in a major peace concert in New York...."
  7. ↑ Sandra Barrera, Getting Out: Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players at the Getty, Pixar in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl, Andy and Shani at the Greek Theatre, Los Angeles Daily News, August 2, 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2015. "..Iranian-Armenian pop superstar and his new bride, Shani Rigsbee, debut their new single, "We Hear Your Voice,"...."
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