The Berlin-based soul singer, pianist, DJ, producer, and event organizer Marie Chain is a musical polymath who combines classical virtuosity with a modern sound and blends artistic depth with a universal, positive message of peace, community, connection, and self-empowerment.
Marie's musical journey began at the age of 5 when she started playing the piano. She writes her songs while touring and traveling the world, capturing the sounds and influences she encounters along the way.
The London magazine TJPL News describes her style as Global Soul, Neo-Soul, Afrobeats, Retro Soul, and Pop Fusion - appealing to fans of Erykah Badu, Sade, Lauryn Hill, and Alicia Keys.
In 2023, she won the German Songwriting Award for her song “Freedom” and in 2025 she received the German Singer-Songwriter Prize, and the German Rock & Pop Award.
In her music she combines influences from Soul, Pop, Blues, R&B and House music: Playlist
She also performs as a DJ, produces and collaborates in electronic music: Sets
With her music, she wants to make a positive contribution to society and inspire meaningful change for the individual and the world.
Marie Chain has released 2 independent albums, 1 EP, 1 double Vinyl album and a variety of singles. Her music, which dances freely between genres and feelings, has been released on labels such as Motor Music, A Tribe Called Kotori, and Tonspiel.
She is a visionary event curator of experiences such as "Freedom Festival Worldwide" and “Holy Water Sessions”, which is a manifestation of her commitment to community and the empowerment of women.
Welcome to the world of Marie Chain. With her music, she intents to empower and inspire. She beckons you to meet yourself and to join a world that celebrates the divine power within, the peace of mind.
She performs and records music all over the world, such as:
Freedom Festival (self-produced in San Marcos/Guatemala, Berlin/Germany, Mazunte /Mexico, Dahab/Egypt)
USA: APAP New York, Unofficial SXSW Showcase Texas
Sweden: Live At Heart Festival, Amals Bluesfest
Switzerland: Montreux city hall at Montreux Trail Festival
Spain: Altacustic Festival, Harlem Jazz Club
Guatemala: artist residency at Eagles Nest & Aguila Festival San Marcos
Mexico: Mche Ti / Zoa Hotel / Wamba in Mazunte; Ikal & Mercado Centauro Tulum; Hucanii & Mar Y Wana Puerto Escondido
Egypt: Cairo Jazz Festival & Cairo Jazz Club
Bali: Nuanu City/Ash, Meru Sanur
Morocco: Mazagan Hotel, Nazka & Buddha Bar Agadir, The View Agadir
Dubai: Barasti Beach Bar
Germany: Blues & Jazz Festival Bamberg, Feel Festival, Rudolstadt Festival, Indian Spirit
Poland: Mystic Creatures
Austria: Cosmic Convergence Festival
Berlin: Kulturbrauerei, Huxles Neue Welt, Quasimodo, Süß War Gestern, Ritz Carlton, Hotel De Rome, Paco Calito, Frannz Club, Maschinenhaus, Bflat, Vox Bar (Hyatt Hotel), Klunkerkranich, Crack Bellmer, Bar Tausend, The Federal Ministry for Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (for Open Day of the German Federal Government)
Recordings with Alligatoah, Kontra K, David K., Prague Metropolitan Orchestra, Harrison Young etc.
Played on radios such as Deutschlandfunk Kultur, Radio 1, RBB 88.8, Antenne Thüringen, NDR 2, Alex Berlin, NDR N-Joy, Jump, Energy
Press reviews on Tonspion, Soultrain, Viviplay, Darkstars, Leipziger Volkszeitung, Indie Tapes, TJPL News, Cage Riot, Plastic Magazine etc.