Márama
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Fer Vázquez |
| Headquarters | Montevideo , Uruguay |
Area served | Latin America |
Key people | Agustín Casanova (lead vocalist) |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
| Parent | Montevideo Music Group (record label) |
Márama (also presented as Marama) is a music group from Uruguay, established in 2014 by Fer Vázquez of Rombai. The ensemble is composed of Agustín Casanova, Pablo Arnoletti, Agustín Duarte, Matías Besson, Lautaro Moreno, and Martín López. Previous members have included Alejandro Vázquez, Martín Zina, Danny Muller, Matias Bernaola, and Marcos Ifrán.
Their first studio album, Todo Comenzó Bailando, was released in 2015 and achieved number one positions on the charts in both Argentina and Uruguay, securing Gold and double Platinum certifications respectively. In June 2016, their biographical documentary Marama & Rombai - El Viaje debuted. The band has performed at prominent venues such as Montevideo’s Municipal Velodrome, the Gran Rex Theater, and Luna Park Stadium.
History
Formed in 2014 by producer Fer Vázquez alongside vocalist Agustín Casanova, Márama originally featured Marcos Ifrán on percussion, Alejandro Vázquez on keyboards, Pablo Arnoletti also on percussion, and Martín Zina playing guitar. Early tracks like "Todo Comenzó Bailando" and "Loquita" gained popularity throughout Uruguay, Argentina, and various Latin American countries. Later singles included "No Te Vayas", "Una Noche Contigo", and "Bronceado".
By 2015, Márama was among the top ten artists on Spotify Argentina with hits such as "Nena", "Noche Loca", and "Tal Vez". That year they performed to sold-out crowds at Montevideo’s Municipal Velodrome alongside Rombai and released their debut album under Montevideo Music Group. Their Argentine television debut occurred in December on Showmatch.
In 2016, Márama launched a joint biographical film with Rombai and staged the production Márama, La Historia at Buenos Aires’ Teatro Opera. They also held concerts at Montevideo's Velodrome and Luna Park Stadium in Argentina. Throughout the year, they issued six singles including collaborations with Rombai. By the end of 2016, they were Spotify Argentina’s most streamed artist and their album topped streaming charts.
February 2017 saw Márama closing the Viña del Mar International Song Festival together with Rombai, where they received two Gaviota awards. Their May single "La Quiero Conocer" incorporated reggaeton influences. In June, they appeared in the Mexican soap opera Mi marido tiene familia and announced a tour across Spain. However, later that year internal disagreements between founder Fer Vázquez and the band's management led to Márama’s dissolution.
After a four-year hiatus, speculation about a reunion emerged in September 2021. Lead vocalist Agustín Casanova confirmed the band’s comeback during the finale of Got Talent Uruguay’s second season. Márama officially returned on September 28 with the single "Ya No Llora", which reached number eight on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 and secured top five positions in Uruguay and Chile. They also announced a Latin American tour beginning December 17 at Montevideo’s Antel Arena. Additional releases in 2021 included "No Quiero Verte" featuring Hernán y La Champions Liga and "Nunca Más", whose video featured footballer Luis Suárez.
In January 2022, Márama released a duet titled "Aunque Te Enamores" with Luciano Pereyra. That year featured further collaborations such as "La Culpa" with Nacho; "Nuestro Amor Regresa" alongside Migrantes and Nico Valdi; as well as singles like "Todo A La Vez" and "Resaca". They also appeared on La K'onga’s track "Me Va Bien Sin Ti" and Leslie Shaw’s song "Castigo".
On February 2, 2023, Márama joined forces with Argentine artist Rodrigo Tapari for the single "Dame Un Besito," marking their fourth entry on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 at position number 67.
Studio albums
| Album Title | Album Details | Highest Chart Positions | Certifications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARG | URU | |||
| Todo Comenzó Bailando |
|
1 | 1 | |
Singles
| Single Title | Release Year | Highest Chart Positions | Associated Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARG | BOL | CHl | URU | |||
| "Todo Comenzó Bailando" | 2014 | — | — | — | — | Todo Comenzó Bailando |
| "Loquita" | — | 89 | — | — | ||
| "No Te Vayas" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Una Noche Contigo" (featuring Rombai) |
— | — | — | — | ||
| "Bronceado" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Nena" | 2015 | — | — | 9 | — | |
| "Noche Loca" (featuring Rombai) |
— | — | 77 | — | ||
| "Tal Vez" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Volverte A Ver" | 2016 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Era Tranquila" | — | — | — | — | Single not from an album | |
| "Te Amo y Odio" | — | — | — | — | Todo Comenzó Bailando | |
| "Lo Intentamos" | — | — | — | 15 | Single not included in an album | |
| "Te Conozco" (featuring Rombai) |
— | — | — | — | Todo Comenzó Bailando | |
| "Pasarla Bien" | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "La Quiero Conocer" | 2017 | — | — | — | 3 | |
| "Vive y Disfruta" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Que Rico Baila" (featuring Rombai) |
— | — | — | — | ||
| "Ya No Llora" | 2021 | 8 | — | 4 | 3 | |
| "No Quiero Verte" (featuring Hernán y La Champions Liga) |
— | — | — | — | ||
| "Nunca Más" | — | — | 3 | — | ||
| "Aunque Te Enamores" (featuring Luciano Pereyra) |
2022 | 41 | — | — | 4 | |
| "Todo A La Vez" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Resaca" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "La Culpa" (featuring Nacho) |
91 | — | — | — | ||
| "Nuestro Amor Regresa" (featuring Migrantes and Nico Valdi) |
— | — | — | — | ||
Featured Collaborations
| Track | Release Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Me Va Bien Sin Ti" (La K'onga featuring Márama) |
2022 | Non-album singles |
| "Castigo" (Leslie Shaw featuring Márama) |
Band Members
- Agustín Casanova (Lead Vocals)
- Pablo Arnoletti (Percussion)
- Marcos Ifran (Percussion)
- Agustín Duarte (Drums)
- Lautaro Moreno (Keyboards)
- Alejandro Vázquez (Keyboards)
- Matías Besson (Bass Guitar)
- Martín López (Guitar)
Awards and Honors
During 2017, Márama together with Rombai appeared at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile, where they were honored with both the Silver Gull and Golden Gull awards. Their album Todo comenzó bailando received a nomination for Best Tropical Group Album at the Premios Gardel. Additionally, they garnered four nominations at the Graffiti Awards, securing the award for Best Latin Pop Album.