Ronan Browne facts for kids

Ronan Browne is an Irish musician and composer. He is famous for playing the Uilleann pipes, which are a special type of Irish bagpipes. He also plays the flute and whistle.

About Ronan Browne

Ronan Browne was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1965. Music runs in his family. His grandmother, Delia Murphy, was a well-known Irish folk singer.

Musical Journey

Ronan Browne has been a part of many musical groups. He was a member of the band CRAN. He also played with the Afro Celt Sound System. This group mixes traditional Irish music with African and electronic sounds.

One of his most famous works was playing the pipes for the soundtrack of Riverdance. This popular show features Irish music and dance. He has also made several albums with his friend, Peter O'Loughlin.

Music Albums

Ronan Browne has released many albums throughout his career. Here are some of his musical projects:

Solo Albums

• Celtic Moods (1997)
• The Wynd You Know (2001) – This is a solo album focused on traditional pipes.
• Salute to the Brave (2005) – He made this album with the Patriot Corps.

With CRAN

• The Crooked Stair (1995/2006)
• Black, Black, Black (1998)
• Lover's Ghost (2000)
• Music from the Edge of the World (2003)
• Dally And Stray (2014)

With Peter O'Loughlin

• The South West Wind (1988)
• Touch me if you Dare (2002)
• The Thing Itself (2004) – This album also featured Maeve Donnelly.
• Geantraí (2006) – A live TV performance that was released as a CD and DVD.
• The Legacy (2015)

With Afro Celt Sound System

• Volume 1: Sound Magic (1996)
• Volume 2: Release (1999)
• Capture 1995-2010 (2010) – A collection of their best songs.

With Transatlantic Sessions

• Transatlantic Sessions 2 (1998)
• Transatlantic Sessions 3 (2007)
• Transatlantic Sessions 4 (2009)

Other Music Projects

Ronan Browne has also worked with many other artists and on various soundtracks:

• Taobh na Greine/Under the Sun (1994) – With Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaoich and Dónal Lunny.
• Branohm/The Voyage of Bran (1994) – With Maire Breathnach.
• Riverdance: Music from the Show (1995) – The famous soundtrack.
• Secret of Roan Inish (1995) – Music for this film.
• River of Sound (1995) – Music for a TV series.
• When I Was Young (1996) – With Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin and Len Graham.
• Celtic Tenors (1998) – Volume 1.
• The Crossing (1999) – With Tim O'Brien.
• Celtic Tenors (2000) – Volume 2.
• Journey – Best of Dónal Lunny (2001).
• The Irish Tenors (2001) – As a guest musician on their Ellis Island album.
• Celtic Tenors (2002) – Volume 3, where he played pipes on "The Green Fields Of France" and "Mull of Kintyre."
• Celtic Tiger (2005) – Soundtrack for Michael Flatley's show.