Biography

Barra, also known as Ron Crose, is a didjeridu player and percussionist hailing originally from the outback of Alaska. He was given the name Barra by his Australian Aboriginals and Djalu Gurruwiwi (Yolgnu, Australian Aboriginal elder, leader of the Galpu clan) while traveling the outback of Australia, in North Arnhemland.  For the Yolgnu, Barra signifies the west wind, which is the steady breath of the “wit didj” snake (the sacred creator, known by many as the rainbow serpent).

Playing with gratitude and intention for over 35 years, Barra’s contemporary sounds encompass the listener in sensations of a forgotten time and another world. It is no wonder he has earned respect among the didjeridu and world music communities for his gift of playing, supporting, and love of sharing this sacred instrument.

Performing on radio, local and national television, yoga and music festivals, and teaching workshops or private classes, there is always a sense of mystery hovering around the frequencies of Barra’s playing. According to Australian Aboriginals, the instrument dates back over 40,000 years, and has been played traditionally for ceremony for as long as they can remember, bridging the physical and spiritual worlds. With his modern and inventive style, Barra creates this bridge between old and new, and invites you to experience one of the world’s oldest and most fascinating instruments–the didjerdu.

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Photos: Brian Birzer, Cameron McCall Jordan