About us
Introduction
The latin band Maraquita was founded in 2014 by singer Mária Szilágyi and pianist/composer/producer Adrián Fülöp. Our original songs blend Latin American rhythms like cha-cha, salsa, cumbia, rumba, mambo with pop/rock elements, delivered in a unique, refined melodic sound and stylish, energetic performances. We bring the passion of latin music to festivals, weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
Our story
The group began as "Maria y Los Chicos", formed to bring the passion of Latin music to Central Europe. The original lineup included Mária Szilágyi, Adrián Fülöp, Gábor Mikó (guitar), Miklós Jancsó (bass), Balázs Árva (drums) and Zoltán Varga (percussion). One of our early highlights was the 2016 Sopron Harvest Festival, followed by a feature interview on Sopron TV. Watch the full interview on Youtube. Other notable performances include Sopron FolkFest (2017), the 41. International Folklore Days Sárvár (2022) and the Folk Street Music Festival Balatonalmádi (2025).
Original music
Our debut single "Me haces llorar" (2018), a duet with Dominican singer Ruben La Voz, reached #1 on the EthnoCloud Latin Top40 chart and gained exposure in the Dominican Republic. In 2019, we released eight more original Latin tracks - several of which also topped the same chart. All lyrics and music were written by Adrián Fülöp. Our music is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, Deezer, Amazon Music. Listen now!
Music video
In 2020, we released a music video for Me haces llorar, which also reached #1 on EthnoCloud’s video chart. Shot in locations such as Lake Balaton, Rezi Vineyards and the Istenszéke Fishing Lodge, the video weaves together Hungarian landscapes with Caribbean rhythms. Ruben’s vocals and a Cuban dance couple bring authentic Latin soul to the heart of Europe.Watch the video on YouTube!
New era
Since 2022, we have been performing with a new lineup and a refined sound across Hungary and abroad. The current formation: Mária Szilágyi (vocals), Adrián Fülöp (piano/vocals), Gábor Mikó (guitar), László Szántner (bass), and Szilveszter Schneider (percussion).
