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Istanpitta is a Texas based ensemble performing music of the 10th to 14th century Middle Ages including many traditional Middle Eastern dances. Istanpitta has performed at Jones Hall in Houston and festivals and concerts in Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Maryland, Florida and Missouri. The ensemble has also perform at the Texas Medieval Association Conference and will be performing at the Indianapolis Early Music festival in 2005.

The ensemble consists of 3-5 musicians playing a variety of period instruments including Oud, Lute, Saz, Early Percussion, Shawms, Renaissance Recorders, Transverse Flutes, Krummhorns, Vielles, Medieval Harp and Bagpipes.