Shimi Tavori Hebrew שימי תבורי Is An Israeli Singer. Born Sheemshon Samson Tawili Hebrew שמשון טווילי Feb. 9 1953 In Ness Ziona Israel. A Household Name In Israel Tavori Also Enjoys Renown In France & Canada Where Some Of His Dozens Of Records Were Released In French. Although His Career Is Generally Classified As A Mizrahi Music Singer Or Middle Eastern/Mediterranean One Can Observe In His Work A Heavy Influence Of The Popular French & Italian Music Of The 60's Perhaps As They Were Best Expressed In The "Sanremo Music Festival" . Despite The Significant Ups And Downs Of His Personal And Professional Life He Has Established Himself As An Icon In Israeli Music & Culture.