Ishtar
Ishtar
Pittsburgh, PA, US
World/Reggae / middle eastern / bellydance
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Ishtar is Pittsburgh's Classic Bellydance Band. Ishtar is comprised of Melissa Murphey on clarinet, Jeff Chmielarski on electric bass, MarkDe Filippo on darbuka, and Beth De Filippo on riq and Rob Metil on Fender Stratocaster guitar.
Playing their own unique interpretation of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean folk melodies, Ishtar performs songs that were popular in the bellydancing nightclub scene during the mid-20th century.
The band has performed at several local locations: The Warhol Museum, The Brillobox, Club Café, Zenith, The Sphinx Cafe, Backstage Bar, Khalil's, Shadow Lounge, The Altar Bar, Your Inner Vagabond, The 31st Street Pub, Howler's Coyote Cafe, The Thunderbird Cafe, Modern Formations Gallery and Space Gallery.
Ishtar has played for events in Morgantown WV, Akron OH, Charleston SC, Baltimore MD, and Charlotte NC. In 2007, Ishtar was a featured band at Balktoberfest and the Turkish Festival both held in Washington DC.
Ishtar has had the distinction of being an opening band for Ana-Vey, Bellyqueen, Mandrake Project, PhatManDee, Polka Freakout, Guy Klucevsek & Alan Bern, Black Bear Combo and Raquy & the Cavemen.
Members of Ishtar teach workshops and play music at the Jalsah events around the United States.
Ishtar is available to play for any event as well as specific dancer performances.
Please email info@ishtar-music.com for more information.
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