There are groups that rise to
fame because they are composed of super talented members, and then
there’s super group Tres Marias whose members are already venerated in
their respective circles even before they came together.
Comprised by Lolita Carbon from the iconic folk-rock band Asin,
celebrated Color It Red vocalist Cooky Chua and World Music goddess
Bayang Barrios, Tres Marias was formed when the three kept bumping into
each other at rallies which they attend and perform at separately.
Recognizing their chemistry as a trio and being a fan of each other’s
music, they started doing shows as one “just for kicks” until they
decided to make the group official in 2012 without leaving behind their
respective careers. The name was thought up for easy recall though it
could also be a statement on femininity.