Born in Costa Rica, November 3, 1994, singer and songwriter Mar Villarreal, is influenced by Jazz, Reggae, R&B, Funk, Soul and Blues. Mar uses these genres and creates a unique style. Started singing at the age of 4 and has been performing since she was 5. At the age of 7, after winning several competitions, she competed in the National Creativity Festival, which took place at Melico Salazar theater in San José. Thats when she fell in love with music and people.
Mar started writing her own songs at the age of 16, used to perform at small theaters and venues, until she became part of “I AM JAZZ”, a huge jazz tribute. Then, she decided to produce her own music. On September 15th, 2016 released her first single: “Costa Rica” and her first Studio álbum “Made in Costa Rica” was released on May 16th, 2017. Mar is working on more music and coming shows.
She is a faithful believer in women’s empowerment, social equality and human rights. That´s why, Mar uses her powerful lyrics and voice to give a meaningful message to new generations.