Kevin Johansen Biography: Instagram, Net Worth, Age, Height, Songs, Wife, Ethnicity, Albums

Kevin Andrew Johansen, professionally known as Kevin Johansen, is an American-born Argentine singer-songwriter known for blending rock, pop, funk, cumbia, and Latin rhythms, often mixing English and Spanish lyrics with humor and cultural commentary.

Over a career spanning more than four decades, he gained recognition with albums like Sur o no Sur (2002) and collaborations with cartoonist Liniers, earning Latin Grammy nominations and a dedicated following in Latin America, Spain, and the United States.

Profile

• Full Name: Kevin Andrew Johansen
• Stage Name: Kevin Johansen
• Born: 21 June 1964
• Age: 61 years old
• Birthplace: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
• Nationality: American, Argentine
• Occupation: Singer-Songwriter and Musician
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Marta Gloria Calvet ,Kent Johansen
• Siblings: Karina Johansen
• Spouse: Mariana León (m. 1990–2006), María Laura Franco (m. 2006)
• Children: Miranda Johansen, Kim Johansen, Tom Johansen, Roy Johansen
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Kevin Andrew Johansen was born on June 21, 1964, in Fairbanks, Alaska, to Marta Gloria Calvet, an Argentine feminist and polyglot, and Kent Johansen.

He lived in Alaska until age 5, then briefly in Phoenix, Arizona where his sister Karina was born, followed by San Francisco after his parents’ divorce.

His mother remarried a Mexican painter, but due to an abusive situation, she relocated with Kevin and Karina to Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1976 when he was 12, with periods in Montevideo, Uruguay.

He began playing guitar and writing songs at 14. Formal education details are limited publicly, as he pursued music early, joining local bands in his teens. His ethnicity is mixed American-Argentine, and religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Kevin Johansen started in the 1980s with the Argentine rock band Instrucción Cívica, releasing albums Obediencia Debida (1985) and Instrucción Cívica (1986-1987). In 1990, he moved to New York City after marrying an Argentine ballerina, working odd jobs while performing at CBGB, which launched his solo path.

He formed The Nada and released their self-titled debut in 2000, blending Latin influences with rock and funk. His breakthrough came with Sur o no Sur (2002), earning Latin Grammy nominations and leading to major tours in Argentina (including a Gran Rex show), Spain, and the U.S.

He built momentum with albums like City Zen (2004), Logo (2007), and live recordings featuring collaborations with illustrator Liniers, such as Vivo en Buenos Aires (2010) and (Bi)vo en México (2014).

Later works include Bi (2012), Mis Américas (2016), Algo Ritmos (2019), and Tú Ve (2022), showcasing his “de-genre-ate” style.

He has toured extensively in Latin America, Europe, and the U.S., received Konex Awards, and even acted in the 2024 film Underground Orange (also known as Bajo naranja).

Kevin Johansen remains a vital force in Latin alternative music, releasing projects like the live Desde Que Te Madrid with Liniers and performing sold-out shows while embracing digital and virtual formats during and post-pandemic.

His witty, bilingual songwriting and genre-blending approach continue to influence and entertain audiences worldwide.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @kevinjohansenoficial
• Facebook Handle: KevinJohansenoficial
• Twitter Handle: @k_Johansen

Personal Life

Kevin Johansen was first married to Argentine ballerina Mariana León from 1990 to 2006, with whom he had two daughters: Miranda Johansen and Kim Johansen. After their divorce, he married María Laura Franco in 2006, and they have two sons: Tom Atahualpa Johansen and Roy Johansen.

He resides in Buenos Aires with his wife and four children, maintaining a family-focused life while incorporating personal and humorous elements into his music and social media.

Discography

• The Nada (2000)
• Sur o no Sur (2002)
• City Zen (2004)
• Logo (2007)
• Vivo en Buenos Aires (2010)
• Bi (2012)
• (Bi)vo en México (2014)
• Mis Américas (2016)
• Algo Ritmos (2019)
• Tú Ve (2022)

Net Worth

Kevin Johansen has an estimated net worth of around $2 million. His wealth primarily comes from album sales and royalties across his extensive discography, international tours and live performances, collaborations, streaming revenue, and occasional acting roles, supported by his longstanding popularity in Latin music markets.