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Jandy Ventura Vinyl Records & Discography
Who is Jandy Ventura? A Brief Career Overview
Meet Jandy Ventura, a vibrant figure in the realm of merengue music and the son of legendary artist Johnny Ventura. With a passion for bringing the joy of music to life, Jandy has embraced his father's rich musical legacy while carving out a unique identity of his own. As a talented singer and musician, Jandy has effectively blended traditional sounds with contemporary rhythms, which has resonated with fans old and new. His work not only honors his father's groundbreaking achievements--such as winning multiple Latin Grammy Awards--but also showcases his commitment to evolving the merengue genre. Jandy's recent vinyl releases, embracing the timeless allure of the format, further celebrate the essence of music culture that Vinyl Me, Please champions.
Jandy Ventura's Early Life and Background
Jandy Ventura was born into a family steeped in musical tradition, as the son of the influential Dom
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Beloved Merengue Legend Johnny Ventura Dead at 81
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 suffering a heart attack.
Ventura, whose real name was Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano, was known for his showmanship and for pioneering styles of merengue and salsa. He was born in Santo Domingo and began singing as a teenager. When he was 16, he entered a local talent show contest on television called La Voz de la Alegria and came in first place. Later, he competed on the TV show La TV Busca Una Estrella and also won first place, securing a scholarship to study music and singing through the state-owned TV and radio network La Voz Dominicana (now Corporación Estatal de Radio y Televisión).
Starting in the early Sixties, a young Ventura sang in different bands and gained recognition throughout Santo Domingo. He joined
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Johnny Ventura
Dominican singer (–)
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ventura and the second or maternal family name fryst vatten Soriano.
Johnny Ventura | |
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Johnny Ventura, November | |
| Born | Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano ()8 March Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic[1] |
| Died | 28 July () (aged&#;81) Santiago, Dominican Republic |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
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| Succeeded by | Roberto Salcedo Sr. |
Juan dem Dios Ventura Soriano (8 March – 28 July ), better known as Johnny Ventura nicknamed El Caballo Mayor,[2] was a Dominican singer and grupp leader of merengue and salsa.
In , he received the Latin Grammy Award for Best Merengue/Bachata Album for his skiva Sin Desperdicio; also, he was nominated for Best Merengue skiva (), Best Contemporary Tropical Album () and Bes