Yordano

Yordano, born Giordano Di Marzo Migani, is an Italian–born Venezuelan singer-songwriter and guitar player.

Early life Born on October 27, 1951, in Rome, Italy, Yordano moved with his parents to Caracas at an early age (11) and was educated in the common schools there. He then graduated as an architect from Central University of Venezuela, where he participated in musical events and other endeavors. While attending the university, he became known as a prolific songwriter. Yordano lengthened his stride as he formed original bands to showcase his music.

His breakout year came in 1992, when his song Por estas calles (On These Streets), included in the album De Sol a Sol, It was broadcast by Radio Caracas Televisión through 627 episodes between 1992 and 1994 and was very popular in Venezuela. As a result, De Sol a Sol topped the country and pop album charts for more than two years, which led Yordano to achieve celebrity status in his homeland.

After that, Yordano released many solid but unspectacular albums and made guest appearances on records by some of Venezuela's top artists, including Ilan Chester and Simón Díaz.

Selected discography

As soloist YearAlbumLabelRef1982 Negocios son Negocios Polygram 1984 Yordano Polydor 1986 Jugando Conmigo Sonográfica 1988 Lunas Sonográfica 1990 Finales de Siglo Sonográfica 1992 De Sol a Sol Sonográfica 1995 Sabor de Cayena Sony Music 1997 Fiebre Sony Music 1998 Noches de Luna/Yordano en Concierto Airo Music 2000 ¡Qué Lindas Son! Perla Negra/Recordland 2002 Secretos de la noche Perla Negra/Latin World 2003 La Historia – 20 Años de Exitos en Concierto Latin World 2007 El Deseo Independent 2011 Yordano hoy – En Vivo Independent 2013 Sueños clandestinos Independent 2014 Manifiesto Independent EP 2016 El Tren de los Regresos Sony Music 2020 Despues de Todo Sony Music

As guest vocalist YearAlbumArtistLabelRef1978 Rojo Sangre Sietecuero Velvet 1983 Daiquirí Daiquirí Sonográfica 1986 A flor de piel Luz Marina Sonográfica 1986 Tercera Etapa Guaco Sonográfica 1989 Betania Guaco Sonográfica 1993 Vuelve Colina Sonográfica 1998 Duetos Simón Díaz Rodven/Polygram 2008 Pasajeros en tránsito Roque Valero ICRecords 2009 Tesoros de la Música Venezolana Ilan Chester Independent