Yordano

Yordano, born Giordano Di Marzo Migani, is an Italian–born Venezuelan singer-songwriter and guitar player.[1]

Yordano
Birth nameGiordano Di Marzo Migani
Born (1951-10-27) October 27, 1951
Rome, Italy
GenresPop music
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, guitar player
LabelsPolydor
PolyGram
Rodven
Sonográfica
Sony Music
Velvet
Associated actsIlan Chester
Simón Díaz
Websitewww.last.fm/music/Yordano

Early life

Born on October 27, 1951 in Rome, Italy, Yordano moved with his parents to Caracas at an early age (3) 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.[1]

Professional career

But it was not until 1978 when Yordano decides to undertake a musical career, when he performed as vocalist and guitarist of the group Sietecuero with his brother the singer Evio di Marzo, which recorded an album in Puerto Rico. In 1982, he released his first solo album Negocios son Negocios on Polygram. Two years later, he followed with his second album, Yordano, which brought him some public recognition. He then moved to Sonográfica in 1986.[2]

His breakout year came in 1992, when his song Por estas calles (On These Streets), included in the album De Sol a Sol,[2] was used as the opening theme for the telenovela with the same title.[3] It was broadcast by Radio Caracas Televisión through 627 episodes between 1992 and 1994 and was extremely popular in Venezuela, due to its very realistic approach to the day-to-day life of the country and its local population. 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. Overall, the telenovela Por estas calles was the first Venezuelan program to give a realistic and thorough description of the corruption in political life, as well as the first to show the day-to-day life in the poorest barrios.[4]

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.[2]

In between, Yordano toured Colombia, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Miami, Panama, Puerto Rico, Spain and Texas.[1]

Late years

In August 2014, Yordano was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). He was operated successfully in January 2015 in the City of New York, and followed the treatment schedule with all backup investigational and medical supportive services.[5]

Selected discography

As soloist
YearAlbumLabelRef
1982Negocios son NegociosPolygram[6]
1984YordanoPolydor[7]
1986Jugando ConmigoSonográfica[8]
1988LunasSonográfica[9]
1990Finales de SigloSonográfica[10]
1992De Sol a SolSonográfica[11]
1995Sabor de CayenaSony Music[12]
1997FiebreSony Music[13]
1998Noches de Luna/Yordano en ConciertoAiro Music (Double CD)[14]
2000¡Qué Lindas Son!Perla Negra/Recordland[15]
2002Secretos de la nochePerla Negra/Latin World[16]
2003  La Historia – 20 Años de Exitos en Concierto  Latin World[17]
2007El DeseoIndependent[18]
2011Yordano hoy – En VivoIndependent (Double CD)[19]
2013Sueños clandestinosIndependent[20]
2014ManifiestoIndependent EP[21]
2016El Tren de los RegresosSony Music[22]
2020Despues de Todo' Sony Music[23]

As guest vocalist
YearAlbumArtistLabelRef
1978Rojo SangreSietecueroVelvet[24]
1983DaiquiríDaiquiríSonográfica[25]
1986A flor de pielLuz MarinaSonográfica[26]
1986Tercera EtapaGuacoSonográfica[27]
1989BetaniaGuacoSonográfica[28]
1993VuelveColinaSonográfica[29]
1998DuetosSimón DíazRodven/Polygram[30]
2008Pasajeros en tránsitoRoque ValeroICRecords[31]
2009  Tesoros de la Música Venezolana  Ilan ChesterIndependent[32]

Sources
  1. Peñin, José; Guido, Walter. (1998). Enciclopedia de la Música en Venezuela. Fundación Bigott, Caracas. ISBN 978-980-6428-03-4.
  2. Yordano Discography. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 4, 2016.
  3. Por estas calles (opening). You Tube. Retrieved on January 4, 2016.
  4. Jones, Bart (2008). Hugo! The Hugo Chavez Story from Mud Hut to Perpetual Revolution (p183). Steerforth. ISBN 9781586421359.
  5. La operación de Yordano fue un éxito. El Universal. (Spanish). Retrieved on January 4, 2016.
  6. Negocios son Negocios. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  7. Yordano. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  8. Jugando Comingo. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  9. Lunas. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  10. Finales de Siglo. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  11. De Sol a Sol. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  12. Sabor de Cayena. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  13. Fiebre. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  14. Noches de Luna. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  15. ¡Qué Lindas Son!. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  16. Secretos de la noche. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  17. La Historia. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  18. El Deseo. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  19. Yordano hoy . Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  20. Sueños clandestinos. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  21. Manifiesto. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  22. El tren de los regresos . Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  23. Despues de Todo . Sincopa.com. Retrieved on June 3, 2020.
  24. Rojo Sangre. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  25. Daiquirí. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  26. A flor de piel. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  27. Tercera Etapa. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  28. Betania. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  29. Vuelve. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  30. Simón Díaz – Duetos. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  31. Pasajeros en tránsito. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  32. Tesoros de la Música Venezolana. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
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