Avihu Medina, born on September 19, 1948, in Tel Aviv, Israel, is a composer and singer known for his contributions to Mizrahi music. He was raised as the third son of Aaron and Leah Medina, with roots tracing back to Yemen. Medina's early life included living on Kibbutz Kissufim and serving as a tank commander in the Israel Defense Forces. Medina began his musical career by composing over 401 Mizrachi songs. By 2007, he had released nine albums. He is also known for composing many of Zohar Argov's songs and his work has influenced the Oriental music scene.