Hevia

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Hevia on stage at Lorient, Brittany in 2003
Hevia on stage at Lorient, Brittany in 2003

Hevia, or José Ángel Hevia Velasco, is a Spanish bagpiper – specifically, an Asturian gaita piper, born in 1967 in Villaviciosa, Asturias. He commonly performs with his sister, Maria José, on drums. In 1992 he was awarded first prize for solo bagpipes at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient, Brittany.

Possibly his most recognisable composition is the 1999 piece Busindre Reel, from his first album Tierra de Nadie.

His music is also in Walt Disney World at Epcot, just before the nightly IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth fireworks show.

Hevia is also known for helping invent a special brand of electronic MIDI bagpipes, which he is often seen playing live. The instrument was developed with Alberto Arias (pupil and computer programmer) and the electronic technician Miguel Dopico.

Two tracks: La Línea Trazada and El Garrotin (single release) appeared on the cross platform (Playstation, DreamCast and N64) title Vigilante 8 Second Offence. [1]

[edit] Discography

  • Tierra de nadie (1998)
  • The Other Side (Al Otro Lado) (2000)
  • Étnico ma non troppo (2003)
  • Tierra de Hevia (2005)
  • Obsession (2007)

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