Music from Spain's Galicia showcased in premiere at Inverness Cathedral
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On Friday, musician Ruben Jarramplas premieres Camino, his musical journey from Galicia to Scotland.
Ruben was born in Plasencia, Spain, but landed up in Inverness some years ago and now lives here.
His music will be unveiled to the Inverness Cathedral audience from 7.30pm on Friday with Camino featuring the Galician pipes, which are called Gaita.
Also playing with Ruben will be Ollie Moffat on guitar, Neil Ewart on fiddle and Kyle Powell on accordion.
There will also be some guests, including Adrian Marple on Inverness Cathedral's organ, Emma Wright on the clarsach and Janet Macdonald on cello. Ruben said: "We will explore the rich cultural traditions of Scotland and Galicia in the northwest of Spain, from the lively Spanish folk rhythms to the haunting melodies of Scottish ballads.
"Camino means both path and journey in Spanish, so that is the idea of the concert, the musical journey that brought me here and all the influences I have had along the way."
They include Galicians Anxo Lorenzo and Daniel Bellón and Ruben has also collaborated in concert with Carlos Núñez, one of Spain's most famous bagpipers.
Ruben said: "The Gaita is completely different from the Highland pipes.
"Even if it is blown the same, it has a different setting of the drones.
"The fingering is changed and the sound is more melodic and designed to be played more inside than in outside places.
"Also, a lot of different flutes and whistles will be played during the concert."
Ruben teaches whistle to children and adults for Fèis Spe and encourages people playing in the Badenoch and Strathspey are.
"I'm also involved teaching in schools with the Youth Music Initiative for Fèisean nan Gaidheal."
Ruben is very happy his work will be getting its first airing at the cathedral.
"Inverness Cathedral is the best venue I can imagine for doing it because of its acoustics!"
Camino is performed on Friday, May 26 at 7.30pm at Inverness Cathedral. Ticket link below.
