Angel Ruiz was born in Spain in 1968, and performed first at age seven. He then studied flute and classical guitar. In 1987, Angel took up the five-string banjo, and studied for eight years with banjo legend Tony Trischka. Angel started his professional career with Denyure Quartet (First Prize winner, Aviles Folk Festival). In 1998, he recorded his first album, Banjo Stories, which took off worldwide. Angel's Banjo Blues won 1st Prize in the International Songwriting Competition 2004 (Nashville), and won the Global Rhythm Magazine (New York) Song Contest in October.
Angel Ruiz toured Spain in 1999 with Skitarna, a Celtic music band based in Gijon (Asturias), and began recording in 2000.
In 2001, American singer, songwriter Michael Lee Wolfe asked Angel to join his band The Blues Rangers in recording "Corners of the World" in 2003. Angel was featured in the Banjo Newsletter Magazine in the January 2001 issue with a tune from Banjo Stories (Crossroad Breakdown), and in the February 2004 issue with his tune "Canceled Ticket" from Lee Wolfe's Corners of the World as "Tablature of the Month."
In 2005, Angel's music was taking off just as another tune from Banjo Stories was succeeding worldwide. Banjo Blues won first prize in the International Songwriting Competition 2004 (Nashville) and other awards, and then became a favorite in receiving a lot of airplay on the Dr. Lou Radio Blues Show (Philadelphia, PA).
A banjo piece with acoustic guitar accompaniment. Towards the middle of the piece the banjo and guitar switch roles while the guitar playing the melody. The tune is slightly repetitive and because the guitar keeps strong time with its accompanying melodies the piece has a slight dance feel. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A serious piece featuring solo banjo. Synthesized strings accompany and are reminiscent of a funeral choir, adding to the overall mood of the piece. Its minor harmonies leave the listener feeling melancholy. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
A sweet banjo tune that allows the listener to think of time spent at home with their family or loved ones. The tune is played at a relaxing tempo and gives off a serene, yet happy vibe. Could be used in situations with family or loved ones relaxing and spending time together at home. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A sweet banjo tune that allows the listener to think of time spent at home with their family or loved ones. The tune is played at a relaxing tempo and gives off a serene, yet happy vibe. Could be used in situations with family or loved ones relaxing and spending time together at home. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A sweet banjo tune that allows the listener to think of time spent at home with their family or loved ones. The tune is played at a relaxing tempo and gives off a serene, yet happy vibe. Could be used in situations with family or loved ones relaxing and spending time together at home. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A banjo piece with acoustic guitar accompaniment. Towards the middle of the piece the banjo and guitar switch roles while the guitar playing the melody. The tune is slightly repetitive and because the guitar keeps strong time with its accompanying melodies the piece has a slight dance feel. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A serious banjo piece beginning with synthesized strings with solo banjo and later an acoustic guitar. The synthesized strings are reminiscent of a funeral choir, adding to the overall mood of the piece. Its minor harmonies leave the listener feeling melancholy. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A sweet banjo tune that allows the listener to think of time spent at home with their family or loved ones. The tune is played at a relaxing tempo and gives off a serene, yet happy vibe. Could be used in situations with family or loved ones relaxing and spending time together at home. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A beautiful acoustic guitar and banjo duet. The piece has a Latin feel because of the instrumentation and rhythms used. The piece stays true to its name with its dreamy and organic quality. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A serious banjo piece beginning with synthesized strings with solo banjo. The synthesized strings are reminiscent of a funeral choir, adding to the overall mood of the piece. Its minor harmonies leave the listener feeling melancholy. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A versatile banjo piece accompanied by acoustic guitar. This tune could have multiple personalities as being sad and lonely, and/ or comfortable, yet ponderous. While the banjo sound can allude to an older time and/ or a rural-country atmosphere, this piece has a more modern/ pop/ Celtic sonority. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A beautiful acoustic guitar and banjo tune. The acoustic guitar is the main focus throughout with the banjo accompanying. The piece has a Latin feel because of the instrumentation and rhythms used. The piece stays true to its name with its dreamy and organic quality. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
This sincere banjo piece has a versatile sonority that works in any environment. The use of wind chimes giving the piece a dreamlike quality. The sweet sounding melody gives the impression of someone discovering something new or thinking about their life and relationships. Sounds like Autumn. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
This sincere banjo piece has a versatile sonority that works in any environment. The use of wind chimes giving the piece a dreamlike quality. The sweet sounding melody gives the impression of someone discovering something new or thinking about their life and relationships. Sounds like Autumn. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
A versatile banjo piece accompanied by acoustic guitar. This tune could have multiple personalities as being sad and lonely, and/ or comfortable, yet ponderous. While the banjo sound can allude to an older time and/ or a rural-country atmosphere, this piece has a more modern/ pop/ Celtic sonority. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A beautiful acoustic guitar and banjo tune. While the acoustic guitar is the main focus throughout, there are occasional banjo features. The piece has a Latin feel because of the instrumentation and rhythms used. The piece stays true to its name with its dreamy and organic quality. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
The banjo plays in a high range giving it a happy and light feel. It has acoustic guitar accompaniment. The arpeggiated banjo introduction allows the piece to fit into the classic country genre. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
Playful banjo tune featuring a fiddle breakdown and a duet between fiddle and banjo while an acoustic guitar accompanies both throughout. This pieces leaves the listener with a down-home feeling as if they're on the countryside, at a barn dance, by a campfire, riding a horse or sitting on a porch. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
This driving tune features a banjo duet and a bass guitar accompaniment that lays down an "oompa" beat. It's fast pace creates the feeling of urgency, yet it's major harmonies leaves the listener feeling upbeat and happy rather than stressed. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
This driving tune features a banjo duet and a bass guitar accompaniment that lays down an "oompa" beat. It's fast pace creates the feeling of urgency, yet it's major harmonies leaves the listener feeling upbeat and happy rather than stressed. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
A banjo piece with acoustic guitar accompaniment. Towards the middle of the piece the banjo and guitar switch roles while the guitar playing the melody. The tune is slightly repetitive and because the guitar keeps strong time with its accompanying melodies the piece has a slight dance feel. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A versatile banjo piece accompanied by acoustic guitar. This tune could have multiple personalities as being sad and lonely, and/ or comfortable, yet ponderous. While the banjo sound can allude to an older time and/ or a rural-country atmosphere, this piece has a more modern/ pop/ Celtic sonority. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
Lively banjo piece that has the listener wanting to dance. The driving melody with drum and bass guitar accompaniment creates a strong beat throughout. The instrumentation alludes to the country or any rural atmosphere. Could be heard at a barn dance or a get together in the country. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A beautiful acoustic guitar and banjo duet. The piece has a Latin feel because of the instrumentation and rhythms used. The piece stays true to its name with its dreamy and organic quality. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A versatile banjo piece accompanied by acoustic guitar. This tune could have multiple personalities as being sad and lonely, and/ or comfortable, yet ponderous. While the banjo sound can allude to an older time and/ or a rural-country atmosphere, this piece has a more modern/ pop/ Celtic sonority. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
This sincere banjo piece has a versatile sonority that works in any environment. The use of wind chimes giving the piece a dreamlike quality. The sweet sounding melody gives the impression of someone discovering something new or thinking about their life and relationships. Sounds like Autumn. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
This driving tune features a banjo duet and a bass guitar accompaniment that lays down an "oompa" beat. It's fast pace creates the feeling of urgency, yet it's major harmonies leaves the listener feeling upbeat and happy rather than stressed. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
A banjo piece with acoustic guitar accompaniment. Towards the middle of the piece the banjo and guitar switch roles while the guitar playing the melody. The tune is slightly repetitive and because the guitar keeps strong time with its accompanying melodies the piece has a slight dance feel. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A versatile banjo piece accompanied by acoustic guitar. This tune could have multiple personalities as being sad and lonely, and/ or comfortable, yet ponderous. While the banjo sound can allude to an older time and/ or a rural-country atmosphere, this piece has a more modern/ pop/ Celtic sonority. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
Lively banjo piece that has the listener wanting to dance. The driving melody with drum and bass guitar accompaniment creates a strong beat throughout. The instrumentation alludes to the country or any rural atmosphere. Could be heard at a barn dance or a get together in the country. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
Lively banjo piece that has the listener wanting to dance. The driving melody with drum and bass guitar accompaniment creates a strong beat throughout. The instrumentation alludes to the country or any rural atmosphere. Could be heard at a barn dance or a get together in the country. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
Lively banjo piece that has the listener wanting to dance. The driving melody with drum and bass guitar accompaniment creates a strong beat throughout. The instrumentation alludes to the country or any rural atmosphere. Could be heard at a barn dance or a get together in the country. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
Thick banjo instrumentation gives this piece a sense of intensity. The quick notes played throughout the melody emote a feeling of confidence and urgency. Sounds like someone rushing to get somewhere. Could be used in rural country environment or elsewhere. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
This driving tune features a banjo duet, an acoustic guitar that mimics the melody, and a bass guitar accompaniment that lays down an "oompa" beat. It's fast pace creates the feeling of urgency, yet it's major harmonies leaves the listener feeling upbeat and happy rather than stressed. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
A moderate tempo down-home country banjo song reminiscent of being on a rural farm. The drum beats accompanying the banjo give the listener something to dance to. Could be used in situations hanging out with family or friends on the farm. Sounds like someone driving down the home in a pickup truck, Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A moderate tempo down-home country banjo song reminiscent of being on a rural farm. The drum beats accompanying the banjo give the listener something to dance to. Could be used in situations hanging out with family or friends on the farm. Sounds like someone driving down the home in a pickup truck, Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
This sincere banjo piece has a versatile sonority that works in any environment. The use of wind chimes giving the piece a dreamlike quality. The sweet sounding melody gives the impression of someone discovering something new or thinking about their life and relationships. Sounds like Autumn. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
A moderate tempo down-home country banjo song reminiscent of being on a rural farm. The drum beats accompanying the banjo give the listener something to dance to. Could be used in situations hanging out with family or friends on the farm. Sounds like someone driving down the home in a pickup truck, Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A moderate tempo down-home country banjo song reminiscent of being on a rural farm. The drum beats accompanying the banjo give the listener something to dance to. Could be used in situations hanging out with family or friends on the farm. Sounds like someone driving down the home in a pickup truck, Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
Playful banjo tune with an acoustic guitar accompaniment throughout. This piece leaves the listener with a down-home feeling as if they're on the countryside, at a barn dance, by a campfire, riding a horse or sitting on a porch. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
A sweet banjo tune that allows the listener to think of time spent at home with their family or loved ones. The tune is played at a relaxing tempo and gives off a serene, yet happy vibe. Could be used in situations with family or loved ones relaxing and spending time together at home. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
This sincere banjo piece has a versatile sonority that works in any environment. The use of wind chimes giving the piece a dreamlike quality. The sweet sounding melody gives the impression of someone discovering something new or thinking about their life and relationships. Sounds like Autumn. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
After a serene, acoustic guitar heavy intro, the banjo takes over the same melody in a different style. In this section, the banjo plays in a high range giving the tune the sense that it has lightened up since the introduction. The beginning is versatile while the banjo section is very country. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
Thick banjo instrumentation gives this piece a sense of intensity. The quick notes played throughout the melody emote a feeling of confidence and urgency. Sounds like someone rushing to get somewhere. Could be used in rural country environment or elsewhere. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
Thick banjo instrumentation gives this piece a sense of intensity. The quick notes played throughout the melody emote a feeling of confidence and urgency. Sounds like someone rushing to get somewhere. Could be used in rural country environment or elsewhere. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
Thick banjo instrumentation gives this piece a sense of intensity. The quick notes played throughout the melody emote a feeling of confidence and urgency. Sounds like someone rushing to get somewhere. Could be used in rural country environment or elsewhere. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
This driving tune features a banjo duet, an acoustic guitar that mimics the melody, and a bass guitar accompaniment that lays down an "oompa" beat. It's fast pace creates the feeling of urgency, yet it's major harmonies leaves the listener feeling upbeat and happy rather than stressed. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
Playful banjo tune with an acoustic guitar accompaniment throughout. This piece leaves the listener with a down-home feeling as if they're on the countryside, at a barn dance, by a campfire, riding a horse or sitting on a porch. Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
A beautiful acoustic guitar and banjo tune. While the acoustic guitar is the main focus throughout, there are occasional banjo features. The piece has a Latin feel because of the instrumentation and rhythms used. The piece stays true to its name with its dreamy and organic quality. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
