Performance: Esta
| Date/Time: | Thursday, 30 Apr 2009 at 10:00 am |
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| Location: | Stephens Auditorium |
| Cost: | $4 |
| URL: | http://www.center.iastate.edu |
| Contact: | Sara Compton |
| Phone: | 515-294-3347 |
| Channel: | Iowa State Center |
| Categories: | Arts, performances Diversity |
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Esta is a unique band whose innovative music combines the aromas fo world music, the power of rock, and the spirit of jazz intoa powerful, energetic new sound. Coming from Israel, a crossroads of different cultures, the band has created a rich, hot musical "stew" simmering with Mediterranean, Balkan, African, Asian, Celtic and Western flavors. The group uses a variety of instruments from the familiar guitars, drums and bagpipes to the exotic zorna, nay, and jumbush. Esta's Shlomo Deshet even lists "pots and pans" among his instruments.
Besides performing at the White House and touring extensively in the U.S. and Israel, Esta has played at notable venues in Italy, Belgium, and France. The band has shared the stage with artists such as Suzanne Vega, NOa, The Chieftains, and Sinead O'Connor.