With her gospel roots, classical training, and powerhouse voice, Mare makes timeless R&B for the modern age. It’s a sound that’s taken her around the world, from the churches of Philadelphia — where she sang her first songs as a toddler, growing up in a Christian household — to shows alongside Lauryn Hill, Sam Smith, Lizzo, and the Bacon Brothers. Already renowned across multiple genres as a backing vocalist, bandleader, and keyboardist, Mare shines brightest as a solo act, showcasing the full range of her artistry with emotionally-charged songs that spotlight both her playing and singing.

Her debut album, 2020’s Wish Me Well, was a snapshot of a solo artist in evolution, building a bridge between her gospel influences and the R&B music she discovered later in life. That evolution reaches a new level with upcoming releases that not only pay tribute to Mare’s history of classical lessons, but also showcase her willingness to explore musical (and emotional) territory of her own. It’s a mix of the classical and the contemporary, delivered by a songwriter who’s unafraid to show her strengths, breaking through walls, and standing up for what she believes in.