It’s been a busy few weeks for Shiri Maimon.
On Sunday, January 29, Shiri and her husband Yoni welcomed a new daughter to the family, named Emma. The couple already had two sons, Itay and Elai.
Just a few days later, Shiri released a new song, entitled “Ima” (Mother), celebrating the brave moms of the world. “The song describes exactly how I feel these days”, Shiri wrote on social media. “I became a mother of three, do you understand? Cause I don’t. 🙂 How many tears do I hide… Every single one of them – a whole world unto itself. I have created a life.
“The words describe the strength, the quiet power, the crises and our being a solid rock. Mothers.
I want to dedicate this song to you, the lionesses and heroines who sacrifice their bodies and souls to create miracles every day anew. Every mother – will understand.”
A few weeks later, Shiri shared yet another announcement with the world: she would celebrate her 20-year-career with a special concert on Israel’s biggest stage. Shiri’s 20-year-anniversary show is scheduled for June 8 in the Caesarea Amphitheater (tickets available here). To help us get excited, Shiri released a short video reminding us of the biggest moments of her career – and wow. There have been a lot of memorable milestones, to say the least!
Shiri Maimon’s Career Highlights
The video features some of Shiri Maimon’s biggest career highlights:
- Singing on television at a young age
- An appearance in the music video for “Ilu Hayit” by Tipex
- Her audition for season one of “Kochav Nolad” (A Star Is Born), followed by her electrifying performance of “Don Quixote” in the final episode of the season (she came in second, with Ninet Tayeb winning the season)
- Shiri’s appearance in Eurovision 2005, singing “HaSheket SheNishar” resulting in a fourth place finish for Israel
- Singing “Ahava K’tana” from her first album, still one of her greatest hits
- Appearing in “HaLehaka” on stage
- From her second album, “Yoter Tov Lisloach”
- Winning Best Israeli Act in the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2008 with “Now That You’re Gone”
- Shiri’s collaboration with Shimon Buskila, with a large-scale concert tour and live album
- Appearing as a judge in Israel’s version of “The X Factor”
- Starring in the Israeli adaptation of Evita
- Appearing on Broadway, as Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of “Chicago”
- Sitting at the judges’ table on “HaKochav Haba” for several seasons
- A major concert in Caesarea in September 2022 (in the middle of her pregnancy)
Finally, organizers of Israel’s official Yom Ha’atzmaut ceremony announced recently that Shiri Maimon would perform at this year’s event on Mount Herzl in celebration of Israel’s 75th birthday (Itay Levy is scheduled to perform as well, with others expected to be announced). Shiri has represented Israel at the official state ceremony before, in 2019 and 2020.
Not bad for a 20-year-career, no? Mazal Tov, Shiri!