British magazine “Classic Pop” describes The Rua as “the missing link between Haim and Fleetwood Mac” and that’s so well put — hearing “Without You,” The Rua’s latest top 40 hit, might well have you flashing back to Fleetwood Mac’s “Gypsy”
All classically trained musicians, The Rua are an English group that consists of a pair of sisters and their brother—and are yet another example that there is something about the blend of voices between singing siblings that results in musical perfection–recall the sweet sounds of the Carpenters, Don & Phil Everly, The Louvin Brothers, The Bee Gees and the soulful harmonies created by The Jackson 5.
Prior to becoming a solo star, Carly Simon performed with her sister as “The Simon Sisters,” and has said that siblings have similar intonation, phrasing, and pronunciation and that singing with a sibling was a unique experience.
Although they spell their name minus the letter H, the word “ruah” in Hebrew has several meanings: it might be spirit, movement of the wind, or in the case of this trio, the essence of a group.
The Rua– 24-year-old Alanna Brown, 22-year old Roseanna Brown, and 19-year old Jonathan– live near Windsor, England.
Live and on record the band is completed by ex-Blondie bassist Nigel Harrison – co-writer of “One Way Or Another,” amongst other Blondie gems – and Portishead drummer Clive Deamer who’s also drummed with Radiohead, Roni Size and Siouxsie Sioux.