Pablo Lescano Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Siblings, Parents, Children, Wife, Music, Lyrics, Awards

Pablo Sebastián Lescano, known professionally as Pablo Lescano or Pablito Lescano, is an Argentine singer, composer, keyboardist, and producer widely regarded as the pioneer of cumbia villera, a subgenre of cumbia reflecting the lives of Argentina’s marginalized communities.

As the leader of the influential group Damas Gratis since 2000, he has revolutionized Latin music with hits like “Laura” and “Se te ve la tanga,” earning multiple Premios Gardel awards.

His innovative fusion of traditional cumbia with techno and trance elements has made him a cultural icon in Argentina and beyond.

Profile

• Full Name: Pablo Sebastián Lescano
• Stage Name: Pablo Lescano, Pablito Lescano
• Born: 8 December 1977
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Nationality: Argentine
• Occupation: Singer, Composer, Keyboardist, Producer
• Height: 1.70m
• Parents: Luis Lescano, Norma Gómez
• Siblings: Romina Lescano, Matías Lescano (deceased), Anahi Martinez
• Spouse: Cecilia Calafell (married 2008)
• Children: Sofía Lescano, Bianca Lescano, Tomás Lescano, Mara Lescano
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Pablo Sebastián Lescano was born on December 8, 1977, in San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Luis Lescano and Norma Gómez. Raised in the impoverished barrio La Esperanza in San Fernando, he grew up alongside his sister Romina, brother Matías (nicknamed Junior, who died at 17), and half-sister Anahi Martinez.

With his father’s help, he acquired a keyboard at age 12, sparking his musical journey. Lescano attended secondary school in San Fernando, where he took some piano and solfege lessons; however, his education was primarily informal, shaped by his immersion in local cumbia culture. His ethnicity is Argentine with Paraguayan descent, and his religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Pablo Lescano began his musical career at 12, playing in the cumbia band Sueño de Amar alongside Miguel D’Annibale of Amar Azul. In 1995, he joined Amar Azul as a keyboardist and composer, contributing to albums like Dime tú (1996) and Cumbia Nena (1997) with songs such as “La Boquilluda.”

His commercial breakthrough came with Amar Azul’s success, allowing him to build his own studio. In 1999, he founded Flor de Piedra, featuring his sister Romina, introducing cumbia villera—a raw, urban sound addressing slum life, drugs, and crime. The band’s debut, La vanda mas loca (1999), was a hit, blending techno and trance with traditional cumbia.

In 2000, after a motorcycle accident left him bedridden for eight months, Lescano formed Damas Gratis, taking on lead vocals and production. Their debut album, Para los Píbes (2000), revolutionized cumbia villera with hits like “Laura,” and subsequent releases like Operación Damas Gratis (2001) and Esquivando el éxito (2011) earned Premios Gardel awards.

Lescano also produced for bands like Jimmy y su Combo Negro and Amar y Yo in 2001, though the latter faced criticism for sexist lyrics. His collaborations with artists like Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Andrés Calamaro, and L-Gante expanded his influence, with tracks like “Padre Nuestro” (2008) and “Pistola (Remix)” (2021).

Lescano’s impact extends beyond music, with soundtrack contributions to films like El bonaerense (2002) and Get the Gringo (2012) and a cameo in Kapanga todoterreno (2009). His innovative use of synthesizers and psychedelic elements has inspired a new wave of cumbia psicodélica across Latin America.

In 2025, he received a Premio Konex for his decade-long contributions to tropical music. Based in San Fernando, his studio remains a hub for cumbia villera, and his work continues to resonate with fans for its authenticity and social commentary.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @pablitolescano
• Facebook Handle: Pablo Lescano
• Twitter Handle: @pablitolescano

Personal Life

Pablo Lescano has been married to Cecilia Calafell since 2008, and they have two children, Bianca and Tomás. Based in San Fernando, he keeps a relatively low profile, focusing on music and family. Lescano is also the father of Bianca Lescano, born circa August 2, 2000, from a previous relationship. Brian, born in August 2001, whose paternity was legally recognized in 2022 following an ADN (DNA) test.

Discography

• Dime tú (1996)
• Cumbia Nena (1997)
• Gracias a vos (1999)
• Amaremix (1999)
• La vanda mas loca (1999)
• Más duros que nunca (2000)
• Para los Píbes (2000)
• En vivo… hasta las manos (2000)
• Operación Damas Gratis (2001)
• Cumbia Gurisa Baila Petisa (2001)
• Homenaje a Colombia (2001)
• 100% Negro Cumbiero (2003)
• En vivo 2004 (2004)
• Sin Remedio (2005)
• Sólo para entendidos (2007)
• La gota que rebalsó el vaso (2008)
• 10 Años de Oro (2009)
• Esquivando el éxito (2011)
• Somos nosotros los buenos (2016)
• 40 Minutos ATR (2018)

Net Worth

Pablo Lescano has an estimated net worth of $5 million. His wealth primarily comes from his music career, including album sales, live performances with Damas Gratis, and production work for bands like Flor de Piedra and Jimmy y su Combo Negro. Further income stems from soundtrack contributions to films and television, as well as collaborations with artists like L-Gante and Andrés Calamaro.