Far from being yet another artist, Marema is a new gain for our universal musical heritage. Born in the suburbs of Dakar, from a Mauritanian father and Senegalese mother, the cultural mixes are very much part of her identity. Her life experience turned her into a natural fighter. In her family universe she was rocked by the acoustic music of Tracy Chapman that her mom is a fan. As a young child Maréma sings. As a young adult, Marema starts composing, writing and singing her own repertoire. She explores numerous ways to round off her voice. She assiduously attends the cultural centre « Douta Seck », music school in Dakar and after three years she successfully obtains her degree. From there it’s her and her guitar, facing the world. She soon starts working as backing vocalist for renowned Senegalese artists, such as Awadi, Yoro Ndiaye, Edu Bocandé, Metzo Djatah, Takeifa, Idrissa Diop… Until the day the talented and internationally known musician Mao Otayeck (Alpha Blondy, Salif Keita, Stevie Wonder), notices her, encourages her and decides to support her in the recording of her first solo album. Marema, a young women with a peculiar look and a strong African identity, represents Senegal’s new hope when it comes to music.
