Shimi Tavori laments limited contact with grandson Tou Prince
Veteran Israeli singer Shimi Tavori expressed distress over his limited contact with his grandson, Tou Prince, stating he "barely sees him" due to coordination difficulties with Tou's parents. Tavori, who is celebrating 50 years in music, continues to perform and is scheduled for an October 29th show. He also recently criticized the lack of recognition for veteran artists in Israel and declined to comment on his son Ben El Tavori's financial matters.
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- Singer Shimi Tavori says he "barely sees" his grandson Tou Prince due to coordination issues.
- Tavori is celebrating 50 years in music and has an upcoming performance on October 29th.
- The singer is not in contact with his grandson's mother, Ortal Amar.
- Tavori recently criticized the treatment of veteran artists in Israel.
- He first met his grandson in 2020 when Tou was 1 year and 8 months old.
Israeli singer Shimi Tavori, celebrating 50 years in music, revealed in a recent interview that he has very limited contact with his grandson, Tou Prince, the son of his son Ben El Tavori and Ortal Amar. Tavori stated that he "barely sees him" and that visits require significant coordination, implying difficulty in arranging them. He explained that he needs to ascertain when Tou is with his father, Ben El, as he is not in contact with Tou's mother, Ortal Amar.
Tavori did not elaborate on the specific reasons for the strained relationship or the difficulties in seeing his grandson, concluding the topic by saying, "Leave it, let me live what I have." This comes years after his first meeting with Tou in 2020, initiated by Ortal Amar, when the child was 1 year and 8 months old, indicating the relationship remains inconsistent.
Despite the personal challenges, Tavori continues to focus on his music career. He is scheduled to perform on October 29th as part of the "Hagiga Tarbut" (Culture Celebration) events in Ofakim. Reflecting on his 50-year career, Tavori expressed his enjoyment of performing for audiences and singing his well-known hits, often with crowd participation. He noted that he performs between 20 to 25 songs per show.
Earlier this month, Tavori voiced frustration over the lack of recognition for veteran artists in Israel compared to Europe, where he claims older artists receive more airplay. He was also asked about his son Ben El Tavori's financial situation but chose not to engage in family drama, stating, "It's a love song. I love very much, everything is fine with me, performing. Thank God. Happy New Year."