Maria Peszek

Last updated

Maria Peszek
Parada Rownosci Warszawa 2021 32.jpg
Maria Peszek performing at the 2021 Warsaw Equality Parade
Born (1973-09-09) 9 September 1973 (age 51)
Wrocław, Poland
Alma mater AST National Academy of Theatre Arts in Kraków
Occupation(s)singer, songwriter, actress
Years active1993–present
Parent(s) Jan Peszek
Teresa Peszek
RelativesBłażej Peszek (brother)
Musical career
Genres Indie pop, alternative rock, shock rock
Labels Kayax, Agora, Mystic Production, Warner Music Poland

Maria Teresa Peszek (born 9 September 1973 [1] ) is a Polish singer, songwriter and actress. She embarked on a professional acting career in the early 1990s and went on to appear in over 40 stage plays, as well as a number of feature films and television series. In 2005, Peszek released her debut album, the commercially successful and critically acclaimed Miasto mania , followed by Maria Awaria (2008) and Jezus Maria Peszek (2012) which both topped the Polish albums chart and received favourable reviews. Peszek is noted for controversial lyrics and subjects of her work, often revolving around sexuality, politics, social norms and religion.

Contents

Biography

Peszek was born in Wrocław, Poland into a family of actors. [2] Having appeared as a child in several theatre and TV productions in the 1980s, she officially debuted in a theatrical adaptation of Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass in 1995 at the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre in Kraków, where she graduated from an acting school the following year. [2]

Her debut album, Miasto mania , was released in October 2005 by Kayax, an independent label co-founded by Polish singer Kayah. The material on the album drew inspiration from Poland's capital, Warsaw, and served as a musical background to a multi-media theatre play of the same title which premiered simultaneously. [3] It spawned the popular lead single "Moje miasto" and was a critical and commercial success, eventually reaching platinum certification for selling in over 30,000 copies. [4] In 2006, Peszek won the Fryderyk award for the Best New Act [1] and released an extended play Mania siku which consisted of live recordings and new songs. [5]

September 2008 saw the release of her next album, entitled Maria Awaria , promoted by the songs "Ciało" and "Rosół". The album explicitly dealt with the concept of human sexuality and caused many controversies, especially in the conservative right wing media. [6] [7] Nonetheless, it gathered numerous flattering reviews and became her first number 1 album in the Polish albums chart. It was certified platinum in less than a month [8] and won the Paszport Polityki award in 2009. [9] Peszek embarked on a long tour to support the album, which continued with breaks into late 2010. In 2011 she contributed a theme song to a controversial Polish film Z miłości.

Peszek's third studio album, Jezus Maria Peszek , was released in October 2012 through Mystic Production, preceded by the single "Ludzie psy". Prior to recording the album, Peszek had suffered from nervous breakdown which was widely discussed across Polish media and reflected in the album's lyrics. [10] The album was a criticism towards organized religion, patriotism and social norms which caused further controversies. It was another major success, gathering highly flattering reviews, debuting atop Polish albums chart [11] and eventually receiving platinum certification. [12] Peszek toured internationally to promote the album, performing concerts in Poland, England, Ireland and Czech Republic, which resulted in the live release JEZUS is aLIVE (2014).

Her fourth album, Karabin , was released in February 2016 by Warner Music Poland and explored such topics as freedom, hate speech and individualism. It spawned the popular lead single "Polska A B C i D" and the controversial "Modern Holocaust". Although it did not match the critical success of its predecessors, it went gold in Poland in just over a month. [13] To promote the album, Peszek again toured in Poland, Ireland, England and Czech Republic. In October 2017, Peszek released the single "Ophelia" recorded for her brother's stage adaptation of Hamlet .

Peszek began working on new material during the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2021, she released "Virunga", a song dedicated to the Polish LGBT community, which she performed live at the 2021 Warsaw Equality Parade. [14] Her fifth studio album, titled Ave Maria , was released in September 2021 [15] and aparat from advocating the rights of women and sexual minorities, it criticised Poland's conservative politics and child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. The album debuted atop the Polish album sales chart. In 2022, she toured in Poland in support of the album, starred in a popular Polish Netflix series Królowa, and released the autobiographical book Naku*wiam zen in collaboration with her father, Jan Peszek.

Personal life

She has been in a relationship with her partner, Edward, since 1992. [16] She is an atheist. [17] Peszek has expressed support for Polish politician Robert Biedroń. [18]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales Certifications
POL
[19]
Miasto mania
  • Released: 14 October 2005 [20]
  • Label: Kayax
  • Formats: CD, digital download
6
Maria Awaria
  • Released: 22 September 2008 [23]
  • Label: Kayax
  • Formats: CD, digital download
1
  • POL: 2 × Platinum [25]
Jezus Maria Peszek 1
Karabin 2
Ave Maria
  • Released: 10 September 2021 [29]
  • Label: Mystic Production
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
1
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Live albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
POL
[19]
Najmniejszy koncert świata
  • Released: 2010 [30]
  • Label: Agora
  • Formats: digital download
—
JEZUS is aLIVE4
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

YearTitleAlbum
2005"Moje miasto"Miasto mania
2006"Nie mam czasu na seks"
"Miły mój"
2008"Ciało"Maria Awaria
"Rosół"
2009"Muchomory"
2011"Znajdziesz mnie znowu"—
2012"Padam"Jezus Maria Peszek
"Ludzie psy"
2013"Sorry Polsko"
"Pan nie jest moim pasterzem"
2014"Wyścigówka"JEZUS is aLIVE
2016"Polska A B C i D"Karabin
"Modern Holocaust"
"Samotny tata"
"Ej Maria"
2017"Ophelia"—
2021"Virunga"Ave Maria
"Ave Maria"
"J*bię to wszystko"
"Barbarka" (feat. Oskar83)

Filmography

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Virgin (band)</span> Polish pop rock band

Virgin is a Polish pop rock band created in 2000 that officially disbanded in 2007. They temporarily reunited in 2014, and permanently in 2016. Its lead singer is Dorota Rabczewska.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">O.S.T.R.</span> Polish rapper

Adam Andrzej Ostrowski, better known as O.S.T.R., is a Polish rapper, musician, audio engineer and record producer, famous for his freestyle rap skills, ambitious lyrics and unique beats. He graduated from the Academy of Music in Łódź, violin class. He is one of the few Polish rappers who have received professional musical education. He has collaborated with American rappers such as Evidence, El Da Sensei, Craig G, Keith Murray, Jeru The Damaja, Lil' Dap, Sadat X and Canadian producer Marco Polo. He has also collaborated with many Polish artists, including jazz musicians Michał Urbaniak, Hades, SOFA, Fokus, DJ Deszczu Strugi, DonGURALesko, Vienio i Pelson, Fu, Pezet, Sistars and Slums Attack. He is a member of bands such as Tabasko, Skill Mega, Killing Skills, Beat Brothers and musical project POE. He is also a former member of Obóz TA and LWC. In 2013, he shared the position of art director of Męskie Granie festival with alternative rock vocalist Kasia Nosowska.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maryla Rodowicz</span> Polish singer, guitarist and actress

Maria Antonina Rodowicz, known professionally as Maryla Rodowicz,, is a Polish singer, guitarist and actress.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dżem</span> Polish blues rock band

Dżem is a blues rock band formed in Tychy, Poland. Ryszard Riedel, one of the most famous vocalists from Poland, worked with the band. Their songs include: "Czerwony jak cegła", "Whisky", "Wehikuł czasu", "Sen o Victorii", "Harley mój", "Mała aleja róż", "Naiwne pytania", "List do M." and many more. They were the back-up band for Eric Clapton's concert in Gdynia on 14 August 2008.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maciej Maleńczuk</span> Polish vocalist, guitarist, and poet

Mirosław Maciej Maleńczuk, also known as Vladimir, is a Polish vocalist, guitarist, poet, former leader of music groups Püdelsi and Homo Twist. He performed as a guest with Behemoth and was a judge in the third season of the Polish edition of the Idol series. He achieved worldwide popularity in late 2018 after his hit song "Vladimir" went viral in numerous Discord servers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Piotr Rubik</span> Musical artist

Piotr Rubik is a Polish composer of symphonic pop music for orchestra, film and theatre as well as conductor, music producer and vocalist. He gained nationwide popularity in the mid-2000s with the success of his songs Niech mówią, że to nie jest miłość (2005) and Psalm dla Ciebie (2006).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ania (singer)</span> Polish singer-songwriter and composer

Anna Monika "Ania"Dąbrowska, usually referred to as Ania, is a Polish singer, songwriter, and composer performing pop music.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sokół (rapper)</span> Polish rapper

Sokół, stage name of Wojciech Sosnowski, is a Polish MC born in Warsaw, Poland 11 March 1977. Since his debut show and the first track on the DJ 600V album in 1997, Sokół has released 13 studio albums with various music projects, such as ZIP Skład (1999), WWO, Sokół i Marysia Starosta, Sokół feat. Pono.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Emade</span> Polish hip-hop producer

Emade is a Polish hip-hop producer, brother of rapper Fisz and son of the Polish musician Wojciech Waglewski, lead vocalist of Voo Voo.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kombii</span> Polish pop rock band

Kombii is a Polish pop rock band created in 2003 by three former members of the group Kombi.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andrzej Piaseczny</span> Polish singer, songwriter, and actor (born 1971)

Andrzej Tomasz Piaseczny more commonly known as Piasek, is a Polish singer-songwriter, actor, and television personality. Former Mafia singer, Member of the Phonographic Academy of ZPAV. In the years 1997–2010 he performed in the TV series Złotopolscy, where he played the singer Kacper "Górniak" Złotopolski. His solo career began in 1998. In the same year he performed in a duet with Natalia Kukulska, with whom he recorded the song "You Are Near Me", and also released a solo single "I Know My Way", used in the soundtrack to the movie The Magic Sword – Camelot Legend. Piasek represented Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 with his up-tempo dance song "2 Long". Since 2008, the artist has collaborated with Seweryn Krajewski.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Raz, Dwa, Trzy</span> Polish music band

Raz, Dwa, Trzy is a Polish music band, which joins rock, jazz and folk with contemporary poetry. It was founded in February 1990 by students of the Pedagogical College in Zielona Góra. Among founders, there were: Adam Nowak, Grzegorz Szwalek, Jacek Olejarz and Jacek Ograbek.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Urszula Kasprzak</span> Musical artist

Urszula Beata Kasprzak, usually known simply as Urszula, is a Polish pop and rock singer and also a piano player and accordionist.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kayah discography</span>

Kayah discography consists of eleven studio albums, one live album, two compilation albums, one extended play (EP) and sixty-four singles.

<i>Jezus Maria Peszek</i> 2012 studio album by Maria Peszek

Jezus Maria Peszek is the third studio album by Polish singer Maria Peszek, released in 2012 by Mystic Production. The singer co-wrote and co-produced the material with Michał "Fox" Król. The album's lyrics reference Peszek's atheism and nervous breakdown which she had suffered prior to recording the material. Most songs also criticise such concepts as organized religion, patriotism and social norms, which caused further controversies. Jezus Maria Peszek turned out another major success for the singer, gathering favourable reviews, debuting atop Polish albums chart and eventually receiving platinum certification. Jezus Maria Peszek was hailed by some journalists as Peszek's best album yet and one of the best albums of 2012. Peszek performed concerts in Poland, Ireland, England and Czech Republic to promote the album.

<i>Maria Awaria</i> 2008 studio album by Maria Peszek

Maria Awaria is the second studio album by Polish singer Maria Peszek, released in 2008 by Kayax. Majority of the material was composed and produced by Andrzej Smolik and most of the lyrics were written by Peszek herself. The album explored the subject of human sexuality which caused controversies in Poland, especially in the conservative right wing media. Nonetheless, it met with generally favourable reviews and became her first number 1 album. It was certified platinum in less than a month and won the Paszport Polityki award in 2009. Peszek toured the album from autumn 2008 into late 2010.

<i>Miasto mania</i> 2005 studio album by Maria Peszek

Miasto mania is the debut studio album by Polish singer Maria Peszek, released in 2005 by Kayax. Thematically, it was a homage to Poland's capital, Warsaw, and served as a musical background to a multi-media theatre play of the same title which premiered simultaneously. All songs were co-written by Peszek and composed by Wojciech Waglewski and Emade who also produced the album. Miasto mania spawned the popular lead single "Moje miasto" and was a critical and commercial success, eventually earning platinum certification for selling in over 40,000 copies in Poland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Patrycja Markowska</span> Polish pop rock singer (born 1979)

Patrycja Markowska is a Polish pop rock singer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marysia Starosta</span> Musical artist

Marysia Starosta, is a Polish singer. Her debut album titled Maryland was released on November 24, 2008 by EMI Music Poland. From 2011 she worked with her former partner, rapper Sokół with whom she released two albums, both certified Platinum in Poland.

<i>Karabin</i> 2016 studio album by Maria Peszek

Karabin is the fourth studio album by Polish singer Maria Peszek, released in 2016 by Warner Music Poland. The singer co-wrote and co-produced the material with Michał "Fox" Król. The album explored such topics as freedom, individualism and hate speech. Although it did not match the critical success of its predecessors, having met with mixed reviews, it went gold in Poland in just over a month and eventually was certified platinum. To promote the album, Peszek performed concerts in Poland, Ireland, England and Czech Republic.

References

  1. 1 2 "Maria Peszek – Kultura" (in Polish). Onet.pl . Retrieved 23 May 2007.
  2. 1 2 "Maria Peszek – Biography". Culture.pl. Retrieved 23 May 2007.
  3. ↑ "Warszawa. "miasto mania" w Fabryce Trzciny ::: Artykuły ::: Encyklopedia teatru polskiego" (in Polish). encyklopediateatru.pl. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
  4. ↑ "Platynowa Mania" (in Polish). gazeta.pl. 8 December 2006. Retrieved 23 May 2007.
  5. ↑ Łukasz Kamiński (3 December 2006). "Specjalna edycja 'Miasto Manii'". Gazeta Wyborcza (in Polish). Retrieved 23 May 2007.
  6. ↑ "Kontrowersyjna płyta Marii Peszek" (in Polish). Onet.pl. 13 September 2008. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
  7. ↑ "Maria Peszek potępiona!" (in Polish). Interia.pl. 25 September 2008. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
  8. ↑ "ZPAV :: Bestsellery i wyróżnienia – Wyróżnienia – Platynowe płyty CD – Archiwum (2008)" (in Polish). zpav.pl. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  9. ↑ "Maria Peszek zwycięska" (in Polish). Interia.pl. 13 January 2009. Retrieved 15 November 2011.
  10. ↑ Jacek Żakowski (25 September 2012). "Jacek Żakowski z Marią Peszek o Polsce i nowej płycie | Sorry Polsko – strona 1". Polityka (in Polish). Retrieved 17 October 2012.
  11. ↑ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS – Official Retail Sales Chart". olis.onyx.pl. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  12. 1 2 "ZPAV :: Bestsellery i wyróżnienia – Wyróżnienia – Platynowe płyty CD – Archiwum (2012)" (in Polish). zpav.pl. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  13. ↑ "maria peszek (@mariapeszek_official) • Instagram photos and videos" (in Polish). instagram.com. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  14. ↑ "Maria Peszek z mocny utworem o LGBT na Miesiąc Dumy! Artystka powraca z nowym singlem". queer.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  15. ↑ Marta Korycka (2 July 2021). "Maria Peszek nago w teledysku do "Ave Maria". "W imię matki, i córki, i brzucha świętego"" (in Polish). gazeta.pl. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  16. ↑ "Maria i mężczyźni" (in Polish). Interia.pl. 3 October 2008. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  17. ↑ "Peszek: "Jak byłam mała, byłam bardzo religijna, teraz nie wierzę"" (in Polish). YouTube. 21 December 2012. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  18. ↑ "InspirATorzy | Maria Peszek | 3 kwietnia 2017" (in Polish). YouTube. 3 April 2017. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
  19. 1 2 "Maria Peszek – Music Charts". acharts.co. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  20. ↑ "Maria Peszek – Miasto mania – Muzyka w Interia.pl" (in Polish). Interia.pl. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  21. ↑ "Gazeta Wyborcza-Stołeczna: "Maria Awaria" Peszek przed premierą – akt – Legnicka Gazeta Teatralna" (in Polish). legnica.pl. 15 September 2008. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  22. ↑ "ZPAV :: Bestsellery i wyróżnienia – Wyróżnienia – Platynowe płyty CD – Archiwum (2006)" (in Polish). zpav.pl. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  23. ↑ "Maria Peszek – Maria Awaria – Muzyka w Interia.pl" (in Polish). Interia.pl . Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  24. 1 2 3 "ZPAV :: Bestsellery i wyróżnienia – Wyróżnienia – Regulamin" (in Polish). zpav.pl. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  25. ↑ "ZPAV :: Bestsellery i wyróżnienia – Wyróżnienia – Platynowe płyty CD – Archiwum (2016)" (in Polish). zpav.pl. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
  26. ↑ "Maria Peszek – Jezus Maria Peszek – Muzyka w Interia.pl" (in Polish). Interia.pl . Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  27. ↑ "Płyta Tygodnia: Maria Peszek – Karabin – Radiofonia" (in Polish). radiofoniakrakow.pl. Archived from the original on 24 November 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  28. ↑ "ZPAV :: Bestsellery i wyróżnienia – Wyróżnienia – Platynowe płyty CD – Archiwum (2017)" (in Polish). zpav.pl. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
  29. ↑ "Maria Peszek "Ave Maria" | CD" (in Polish). mystic.pl. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  30. ↑ "Najmniejszy Koncert Świata by Maria Peszek". iTunes Store. Archived from the original on 4 October 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  31. ↑ "JEZUS is aLIVE by Maria Peszek on iTunes". iTunes Store. Archived from the original on 16 September 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.