Mari (musician)

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Mari
Birth nameMari Jacqueline Burelle
Also known asMari Burelle-Valencia
Born (1985-04-04) April 4, 1985 (age 39)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
OriginQueens, New York, U.S.
GenresChristian EDM, Christian pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, pianist
Instrument(s)vocals, piano
Years active2016–present
LabelsElevate
Websitemariburelle.com

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 music. She has released one musical work, Treasure (2016).

Early life

She was born, Mari Jacqueline Burelle,[1] on April 4,[2][3] 1985,[4] in Boston, Massachusetts,[5] 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.[6] She is of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent.[5]

Music career

Her music recording career started in 2016, with the studio album, Treasure,[7] that was released on May 27, 2016,[8] from Elevate Entertainment.[9]

Personal life

She married Ivan Valencia in 2005.[10]

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. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  3. ^ Burelle, Mari (April 4, 2016). "Picture". Instagram. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  4. ^ Intelius. "Mari Burelle in the United States". Intelius. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  5. ^ a b Cummings, Tony (November 23, 2017). "MARi: The half Cuban, half Puerto Rican, all American singer". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  6. ^ Conner, Matt (June 30, 2016). "MARi – Ten feet outside of the 'box'". CCM Magazine. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  7. ^ Cummings, Tony (June 14, 2016). "Review: Treasure - MARi". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  8. ^ Chambers, Laura (May 26, 2016). "MARi 'Treasure'". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  9. ^ Argyrakis, Andy (June 30, 2016). "MARi – 'Treasure' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  10. ^ Burelle, Mari (September 2, 2015). "Growing in Love". Mari Burelle. Retrieved October 8, 2016.

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