MARCE

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 Reiki 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. Marce graduated summa cum laude from Florida International University 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 VH-1 Save the Music.