About Mari
Born 1985. Mari is an American 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.
Early life She was born Mari Jacqueline Burelle on April 4, 1985, in Boston 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. She is of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent. that was released on May 27, 2016, from Elevate Entertainment.
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.
Discography Treasure (May 27, 2016, Elevate)
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Who is Mari?
American musical artist
When was Mari born?
Mari was born on 4 April 1985 in Queens.
What is Mari's occupation?
Mari is a musician.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mari. https://biography.guide/mari/
MLA: "Mari." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mari/.
Chicago: "Mari." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mari/.
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