Marien is a folk band from Pardubice, founded in 2004 by guitarist, singer and songwriter Víťa Troníček after the breakup of his previous group Poupata. The seven-piece lineup combines acoustic guitar music, rich multi-part harmonies and a blend of folk, country and Czech tramping music. The band has won the Porta award three times, helped launch the Folk žije! movement and collaborated with many Czech folk legends. Their fifth album, Světla je víc (2024), was released on the Supergram label to mark the band's 20th anniversary.
Marien celebrated 20 years of existence with an anniversary concert in the Grand Hall of Lucerna in Prague (December 7, 2024).
In 2024, the publisher Supergram released the fifth album Světla je víc, recorded in the most authentic live form of the band.
In March 2025, the band performed in Černošice as part of the Vítání jara event, shortly after a sold-out concert at Lucerna.
In May 2025, the band held a spring double concert with Dou NaBoso in the Loděnice area in Děhylov.
The Folkové Chvojení festival, which Marien co-organizes, will take place on June 19-20, 2026.
