Johnny Ventura, the famed merengue pioneer and former mayor of Santo Domingo, died Wednesday at the age of 81 in the Dominican Republic. His son, Jandy Ventura, confirmed to CNN that he died after ...

Merengue star Johnny Ventura died on Wednesday in Dominican Republic at 81years old. Ventura, who was known as "El Caballo Mayor" – the great horse – was recognized for modernizing merengue, a ...

NUEVA YORKNUEVA YORK — Johnny Ventura, astro del merengue conocido como “El Caballo Mayor” cuyos éxitos incluyen “Patacón pisao” y “Capullo y sorullo”, falleció el miércoles en su natal República ...

The 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards paid tribute to the late merenguero Johnny Ventura, almost two months after his passing. By Jessica Roiz Assistant Editor, Latin The 2021 Billboard Latin Music ...

Tributes are pouring in for legendary Dominican merengue singer Johnny Ventura, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 81. The performer, whose given name was Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano, died in ...

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — The music world is mourning the loss of a merengue legend. Dominican singer and former Mayor of Santo Domingo, Johnny Ventura, died Wednesday at the age of 81.

The popular Dominican merengue musician Johnny Ventura has died. According to Dominican news media, the 81-year-old musician died after a sudden heart attack in his home country on Wednesday. The news ...

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The musician rose to fame in the 1960s and '70s, bringing global attention to his hip-shaking style of music. Dominican Merengue Star Johnny Ventura Dies At 81 The popular Dominican merengue musician ...

The popular Dominican merengue musician Johnny Ventura has died. According to Dominican news media, the 81-year-old musician died after a sudden heart attack in his home country on Wednesday. The news ...

Legendary merengue singer Johnny Ventura (real name: Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano) died on Wednesday (July 28), Billboard has learned. He was 81 years… By Jessica Roiz Assistant Editor, Latin ...