Mari (musician)

Mari Burelle-Valencia (born April 4, 1985, as Mari Jacqueline Burelle), who goes by the stage name stylized as MARi, is an American Christian musician and pianist, who primarily plays a style of Christian EDM. She has released one musical work, Treasure (2016).

Mari
Birth nameMari Jacqueline Burelle
Also known asMari Burelle-Valencia
Born (1985-04-04) April 4, 1985
Boston, Massachusetts
OriginQueens, New York
GenresChristian EDM, Christian pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, pianist
Instrument(s)vocals, piano
Years active2016–present
LabelsElevate
Websitemariburelle.com

Early life

She was born, Mari Jacqueline Burelle,[1] on April 4,[2][3] 1985, in Boston[4] while she moved to Queens, New York, in 2002, and was raised by adoptive parents, while she started playing the piano when she was young.[5] She is of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent.[4]

Music career

Her music recording career started in 2016, with the studio album, Treasure,[6] that was released on May 27, 2016,[7] from Elevate Entertainment.[8]

MARi would later represent New Hampshire in the American Song Contest, qualifying for the semi-finals on a public vote before being eliminated at this stage.

Personal life

She married Ivan Valencia in 2005.[9]

Discography
  • Treasure (May 27, 2016, Elevate)

References
  1. ASCAP (June 14, 2016). "Mari Jacqueline Burelle-Valencia". ASCAP. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  2. Burelle, Mari (April 4, 2015). "Well I've been kinda DL on social media but when my love surprised me with this cutie for my B-Day, I just had to post! Gahhh, I'm in love". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  3. Burelle, Mari (April 4, 2016). "Picture". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  4. Cummings, Tony (November 23, 2017). "MARi: The half Cuban, half Puerto Rican, all American singer". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  5. Conner, Matt (June 30, 2016). "MARi – Ten feet outside of the 'box'". CCM Magazine. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  6. Cummings, Tony (June 14, 2016). "Review: Treasure – MARi". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  7. Chambers, Laura (May 26, 2016). "MARi 'Treasure'". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  8. Argyrakis, Andy (June 30, 2016). "MARi – 'Treasure' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  9. Burelle, Mari (September 2, 2015). "Growing in Love". Mari Burelle. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
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