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VOX NOSTRA WITH VLAD SMISHKEWYCH

Carlos Nunez in front of instruments of medieval portico Santiago HI-RES Image Name: Carlos Nunez in front of instruments of medieval portico Santiago HI-RES Description: Carlos Nunez in front of instruments of medieval portico Santiago HI-RES

‘Ultreia!’ That’s the shout of joy that medieval pilgrims belted out on the Galician hills outside Santiago as they reached the final mile of their arduous journey, having survived everything from mountain-pass perils, to roadside bandits, to questionable food and water. Today’s Vox Nostra falls on the feast of Saint James, but it’s not just any day of Santiago: it’s a holy year, known as the ‘Xacobeo’, when the date falls on a Sunday. Join Vlad as he explores the many and varied hidden soundscapes of the Camino de Santiago alongside fellow Galician and prolific musical ambassador of Spain’s northwest, Carlos Nuñez. Carlos’ own love of the medieval repertoire have led him to research and perform the music of medieval Galicia and the Cantigas de Santa Maria, and to join forces with instrument builders and early music performers to bring it all to life. Vlad’s friends at the Irish Camino Society will also be along to encourage fellow peregrinos to explore our national pilgrim paths, as Vlad provides early music for the modern Camino on a special Vox Nostra.

RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 25th July, 7am-10am