a few words about ronan o snodaigh
TAKEN FROM THE DCD SPIRITCHASER-TOUR-PROGRAMM 1996
RONAN O SNODAIGH
Ronan was born on the first of January 1970 and grew up in an Irish speaking family in Dublin. He began playing the Bodhran at the age of twelve and has developed a variety of musical expression since. He was an integal part of the "street music scene" that erupted in Dublin in late 80's and has been a central member of the band "Kila" since they formed in 1985. He was in the Dead Can Dance line up for the "Toward The Within" Tour. He occasionally organises musicians to perform on record his own songs under the name of "Tonnta Ro" and has been involved in a wide variety of rhythm pageants, brightly coloured processions, dance shows and performances.
More about Kila can be found HERE