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. 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 Website Review of "Marce" on CD Baby 1974 births Living people Colombian women activists 21st-century Colombian women singers Colombian feminists Singers from Bogotá Feminist musicians