Paramita

The three bodhisattvas who comprise Paramita are on

the right path. Named after Tibetan Buddhism's mantra

for perfection, independent pop rock act Paramita has

been pumping up the local music scene with their

stirring originals since 2003. Paramita is made up of

Norman Dellosa on guitars, Alsey Cortez on bass, and

Ria Bautista on drums and vocals.

Buoyed by passionate vocals and solid songwriting,

Paramita has already begun recording their 10-track

full-length album, six of which are written in

English while four are in Filipino. All are penned by

Ria, who stray close to themes of love and

relationships when she wrote the band's NU 107 hit

"Takipsilim" and the plaintive "Panaginip Lang."

Paramita regulary perform these songs with the

nostalgic "Carousel" and "Waiting for a Sign"-a song

about the proverbial search for the meaning of

life-during their regular production, Dead Pan

Society, as well as in venues such as Freedom Bar in

Anonas, Mayric's in Espana, CityJam along Katipunan,

and in countless other campus events.

Despite being such a young band, Paramita have already

been featured in MTV Ink magazine, The Phillipine Daily Inquirer, NU 107's In

The Raw radio program and the ABS-CBN morning show

Breakfast. Paramita is fast becoming one of the most

solid independent acts in the scene today,

enlightened by music and strengthened by a belief in

their own unique talents.

Write up by Bernie Sim

Local Bars such as Mayric's, Freedom Bar, Bigsky Mind and other campus and school events.