A quintet comprised of some of America's most talented, young musicians (four are All-Ireland winners), Bua have been described by Irish Music Magazine as "the essence of a superb band," their sound "a throwback to the playing of the 1960s and 1970s, keeping the music down the path of tradition" and of their 2006 release, "Live at Martyrs'," "a work without gimmicks, where the musicianship is of the highest quality." It is no surprise then that Bua, lending to its Irish Gaelic meaning of 'innate gift,' have quickly risen to the status of one of America's premier traditional Irish music ensembles. From his upbringing in the Chicago Irish music community, co-founding member Chris Bain not only rooted himself within the fiddle traditions of Ireland but the traditions of Scotland and Wales as well. He toured Europe and North America with legendary Welsh triple harpist Robin Huw Bowen, and currently tours with Robin's band Crasdant. Seán Gavin's ornate, driving syncopations on flute, whistle and uilleann pipes clearly reflects his immersion in Irish music. Born in Detroit to Co. Clare fiddler Mick Gavin (an inductee to the Irish Traditional Music Hall of Fame), Seán is the youngest member of Bua. Co-founding Bua member Jackie Moran, born in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, immigrated to Chicago with his family when he was ten. A highly sought-after bodhrán player, Jackie has toured with Riverdance, the Trinitiy Irish Dance Company and others. Brian Miller's DADGAD backing and song accompaniments have earned him a strong reputation as one of the best guitarists on the scene today. Brían Ó hAirt's evocative voice stands as another hallmark of Bua's unique sound. He is the youngest and only American to become a champion All-Ireland singer.