Born in Granada, Spain in 1964 Ramon Ruiz is UK's leading Flamenco Guitarist and Composer. He took up the guitar at the age of 16 and has never looked back. By the age of 20 he was performing daily at Spain's leading flamenco venue ‘Los Gallos’, in the Barrio de Santa Cruz in Seville and playing alongside top guitarists in Spain.

In 1997 he moved to London where he qualified in Music Theory at the Trinity Guildhall. He produced his first CD "Flamenco Havana" with Naim Records and performed in London's most prominent Theatres including the Royal Albert Hall, Purcell Room and Bloomsbury Theatre. His growing reputation for mixing with artists from different backgrounds led him to study Indian, Jazz and Latin American music and to perform in the award-winning musical comedy show ‘ Ole ’. In addition to his performing activity he carries out regular Flamenco teaching and guitar workshops. He is currently registered flamenco guitar tutor at the London College of Music, Morley College and Richmond Music Trust.

His latest musical ventures include playing Flamenco and singing with the singer-dancer "Anita la Maltesa" in a duet that incorporates Flamenco with Rumbas and Latin American songs as well as joining forces with the quintet "Alcazaba", a group without boundaries blending music from Andalucia through Mesopotamia to North India.

What makes his music so special, apart from his musical gifts, is the warmth and spirituality he brings to all his musical and personal encounters.

Current projects:

Joining the new Zorro musical in the UK beginning March 4, 2008, prior to opening on London's West End.

Composing and performing original scores for the flamenco dance company Alma Flamenca, recently appearing in the "Royal Albert Hall", London and in other major venues around Europe.

Composing and recording a new album with the group Alcazaba.

Ramon Ruiz has performed live at over 2,000 venues across Europe including:

- Bloomsbury Theatre (2005)
- Purcell Rooms (2003)
- Festival Hall (2002)
- Olympia Exhibition, London “Viva Espana” (2001 to present)
- London Weekend Television, U. K. (1998)
- Edinburgh Festival (1997)
- Just Pour Rire, Canada (1997)
- Philharmonic Theatre, Koln (1997)
- Canal Sur Andalucia Television (1994)
- Jardines Alcazares de Sevilla (1993)
- National Theatre, London (1991)

Hobbies/interests

Keen sportsman: tennis, karate (black-belt), rugby (Italian National junior team in 1986). Also speaks fluent Spanish, English, Italian and French. Interested in computing and travel. Plays other musical instruments including Piano and Cajon and enjoys singing and comedy.