Artist: Boris Malkovsky Shlomo Gronich Rali Margalit Alaev Family Maurice el Medioni Sameer Makhoul Esta Dudu Tassa Calendar Contact	ESTA, founded in 1979 by Shlomo Deshet and Ori Beanstock is one of Israel's most original and innovative bands. Performing as a group for over 30 years, Esta is among a handful of visionary artists to fuse Middle Eastern, Jewish, Balkan, Mediterranean, African, Celtic and Western influences into its own pan-global sound, creating an uplifting fresh sound that crosses genres styles or borders. Esta's music is deeply rooted in Israel's diverse traditions and vibrant society, inspired by the 1970s Progressive Rock and incorporates Jazz's musicianship. Comprised of some of the most highly acclaimed live and studio multi instrumentalists, Esta's live performances are one-of-a-kind spiritual experience. An ultimate crossover between a "Hafla" (Middle Eastern celebration), and a concert, performed with virtuosic musicianship, rousing audiences to their feet. "The Choice of the week... the sounds of Esta are mixed up and loudly amplified as life in Israel... the audience clapping and smiling had a hard time staying in their seats". The Washington Post "Esta, just like Weather Report, share the amazing ability to unite seemingly disparate musical elements into a cohesive whole even tough they achieve a distinctly different sound". Jazziz "Esta's musicians conquered the auditorium, crossing influences with real happiness of playing all styles and instruments". Le Monde "Esta... boasts Impressive collective technique articulate melodies, and world-ranging musical curiosity... Frank Zappa on the Orient Express". The Village Voice "Wild-Style band from Israel... Esta work bagpipes, Bouzouki, Zornas and other idiomatic instruments into a very hot and smart rock format". New York Press Black Sheep 04:57 www.estamusic.com Deror Yikra 03:40 Oy Vey 05:27 Till Dawn 04:53