Marce (born 1974) is a singer/songwriter, born Marcela Pineros in
Bogotá,
Colombia. Marce is the second of four children born to filmmaker Antonio Jose Pineros and
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Master Maria Torres. She wrote her first song at age 9. Raised to be a nomad, Marce developed a diverse world view. Her commitment to social activism led her to pursue a degree in
Women's Studies
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. Marce graduated summa cum laude from
Florida International University
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in 2002. Her debut album, "Marce", was released that same year and received rave reviews. In 2005, she married Allen Guthier at a private ceremony in
Gainesville, Florida. In recent years, Marce has performed across the United States and has been featured in publications such as InSite Magazine and FYI Weekly. She was awarded for Best Folk Song in 2006 by Song of the Year, sponsor of
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Save the Music.
Awards
* 2007 Independent Music Awards - Finalist - Band Website
* 2006 Singer/Songwriter Awards - Honorable Mention
* 2006 Song of the Year - Annual Winner - Best Folk Song
* 2006 Song of the Year - Monthly Winner - September 2006 - Best Folk Song
* 2006 Song of the Year - Monthly Winner - May 2006 - Best Folk Song
* 2006 Song of the Year - Monthly Winner - February 2006 - Best Folk Song
Festivals/Showcases
* 2007 - International Folk Alliance Conference
* 2007 - NYC Chick Singer Night
* 2007 - LadyFest South
* 2006 - Dewey Beach Music Conference
* 2006 - First Coast Pride Festival
* 2006 - Miami Chick Singer Night
Discography
*"''Piece of Mind''" (2009)
*"''Hear My Voice - EP''" (2006)
*"''Sessions at Sonica''" (2004)
*"''Marce''" (2002)
*"''Echo''" (2001)
References
External links
Marce Official WebsiteReview of "Marce" on CD Baby
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1974 births
Living people
Colombian women activists
21st-century Colombian women singers
Colombian feminists
Singers from Bogotá
Feminist musicians