# 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.

## 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.
His breakout year came in 1992, when his song Por estas calles (On These Streets), included in the album De Sol a Sol, was used as the opening theme for the telenovela with the same title. 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.
In between, Yordano toured Colombia, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Miami, Panama, Puerto Rico, Spain and Texas.

## 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.

## Selected discography
### As soloist

| Year | Album | Label |
| 1982 | 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 (Double CD) |
| 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 (Double CD) |
| 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

| Year | Album | Artist | Label |
| 1978 | 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 |

## Sources

* 1 2 3 Peñin, José; Guido, Walter. (1998). Enciclopedia de la Música en Venezuela. Fundación Bigott, Caracas. ISBN 978-980-6428-03-4.
* 1 2 3 Yordano Discography. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 4, 2016.
* ↑ Por estas calles (opening). You Tube. Retrieved on January 4, 2016.
* ↑ La operación de Yordano fue un éxito. El Universal. (Spanish). Retrieved on January 4, 2016.
* ↑ Negocios son Negocios. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Yordano. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Jugando Comingo. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Lunas. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Finales de Siglo. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ De Sol a Sol. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Sabor de Cayena. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Fiebre. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Noches de Luna. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ ¡Qué Lindas Son!. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Secretos de la noche. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ La Historia. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ El Deseo. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Yordano hoy . Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Sueños clandestinos. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Manifiesto. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ El tren de los regresos . Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Despues de Todo . Sincopa.com. Retrieved on June 3, 2020.
* ↑ Rojo Sangre. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Daiquirí. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ A flor de piel. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Tercera Etapa. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Betania. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Vuelve. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Simón Díaz – Duetos. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Pasajeros en tránsito. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
* ↑ Tesoros de la Música Venezolana. Sincopa.com. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.