Marta Roure

Early Life

Marta Roure i Besolí was born on January 16, 1981, in Andorra la Vella, Andorra, into a musically inclined family. Her lineage includes a great-grandfather who was a trumpeter, a grandfather who composed sardanas, and a father who directed bands and taught trumpet. Growing up surrounded by music, she also has a sister, Anna, who is a piano teacher. Although she was born in Andorra, Marta spent part of her youth in France. In 2002, she became a mother to a son named Julen.

Musical Career

Marta's musical journey began with formal training; she attended the Conservatoire of Andorra, where she studied sol-fa and piano. She furthered her education in guitar and song at the Music School in Lleida and pursued musical theater studies in Barcelona. Her diverse training included dance and voice techniques, preparing her for a multifaceted career in the arts. Before fully committing to music, she worked as a health technician in Andorra la Vella and was actively involved in dance and gymnastics for nearly two decades.

In 2004, Marta gained international recognition when she represented Andorra in the Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Jugarem a estimar-nos." This marked a significant milestone as it was Andorra's debut in the competition and the first time a song in Catalan was performed. Currently, she resides in Andorra, studies Juridical Sciences, and continues to perform, including collaborations with various musical groups.