Horacio Blanco Biography: Songs, Awards, Ethnicity, Collaborations, Age, Net Worth, Wife

Horacio Blanco is a Singer, Guitarist, Radio Host, who co-founded a pioneering Venezuela’s ska band in 1985, blending energetic rhythms with sharp social commentary on politics and daily life.

As lead singer and guitarist, his gravelly baritone and clever lyrics earned the group Latin Grammy nominations and international recognition by mixing ska, reggae, rock, and Afro-Caribbean sounds that reflect the spirit of Latin American streets.

Profile

• Full Name: Horacio Blanco
• Stage Name: Horacio Blanco
• Born: 30, September 1968
• Age: 57 years old
• Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
• Nationality: Venezuelan
• Occupation: Musician, Singer, Guitarist, Radio Host, Creative Director
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $1 million to $2 million

• Early Life and Education

Horacio Blanco was born on September 30, 1968, in Caracas, Venezuela. Specifics about his parents and any siblings have stayed out of the public record.

No formal education details emerge in accounts, but Blanco and his early collaborators turned to self-directed music lessons in the mid-1980s to build their skills, transitioning from DJ gigs spinning punk, new wave, reggae, and British ska into hands-on band practice.

He is of Venezuelan ethnicity, rooted in Latin American mestizo traditions blending European, Indigenous, and African influences, infuses his work, while his religious affiliations remain a private matter.

Career

Horacio Blanco dove into music as a teenager in Caracas, channeling his political fire into that debut track at 14 before teaming up with DJ José Luis “Caplís” Chacín in 1985 to form Desorden Público, Venezuela’s first ska outfit, inspired by the 2 Tone movement’s edge and local discontent.

Starting with no formal training, the duo recruited horns and percussion players, honing their sound through basement jams and club gigs, where Blanco’s vocals and guitar riffs first tackled corruption and social divides.

Their self-titled debut album in 1988 on CBS captured this raw energy with tracks like early singles that mocked authority, earning underground buzz and setting the stage for a genre they helped pioneer in Latin America.

The 1990s and 2000s brought Desorden Público to wider stages, with albums like Bailando Sobre las Ruinas (1991) reissued on vinyl and featuring the cassette single “A Mí Me Gusta El Desorden,” a defiant party anthem that mirrored Venezuela’s turbulent shifts.

Blanco’s lyrics sharpened amid economic woes, blending satire in songs like “Los Que Se Quedan, Los Que Se Van” about migration with upbeat grooves that packed festivals from Montreux to Miami.

The band’s Grammy-nominated Pa’ Fuera (2017) fused ska with C4 Trío’s acoustic flair, landing nods for Best Alternative Album and Latin Rock, while Blanco expanded into radio as a deep-voiced host on stations like Radio Pirata and voiceovers for Puma TV, all while directing creative content for Warner Channel.

Horacio Blanco keeps the flame alive through solo acoustic sets and selective Desorden Público revivals, releasing Otras Distorsiones in 2023 to explore introspective distortions of his ska roots, alongside European tours that draw diaspora crowds.

His influence ripples in Venezuela’s protest music scene, mentoring young acts and advocating for artists amid censorship, with a catalog that spans over a dozen band albums and guest spots that ensure ska’s rebellious pulse endures across generations.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @horacioblancomusic
• Facebook Handle: Horacio Blanco

Personal Life

Horacio Blanco maintains a guarded privacy regarding his personal life, revealing minimal information about any spouse, partner, or children.

He frequently considers music to be his true family—rooted in the streets of Caracas and strengthened by the camaraderie experienced during his tours.

Discography

• Desorden Público (1988)
• Bailando Sobre las Ruinas (1991)
• Nunca Fuimos Ska Band (2000s)
• Pa’ Fuera (2017)
• América Supersónica (compilation, 2000s)
• Otras Distorsiones (2023)
• Desorden Público: Horacio Blanco

Net Worth

Horacio Blanco carries an estimated net worth of $1 million to $2 million, built from Desorden Público’s enduring royalties on Grammy-nominated albums like Pa’ Fuera that stream steadily on global platforms, alongside fees from international tours spanning Europe and the U.S.