Johnny Ventura Essentials
Playlist - 19 Songs
When the Trujillo regime fell, Johnny Ventura stepped in to lead the Dominican Republic into a new future in the form of music, dance, and cultural celebration. He opened the doors of traditional merengue and invited rock guitars and Vegas-style glitz to the party. The result? A more colorful and inclusive era for Latin music, not just in the Dominican, but across the world. After debuting in the late ’60s, Ventura made over 100 albums and was even elected mayor of Santo Domingo. He died on July 28, 2021, at the age of 81.
Johnny Ventura Essentials
Johnny Ventura Essentials
When the Trujillo regime fell, Johnny Ventura stepped in to lead the Dominican Republic into a new future in the form of music, dance, and cultural celebration. He opened the doors of traditional merengue and invited rock guitars and Vegas-style glitz to the party. The result? A more colorful and inclusive era for Latin music, not just in the Dominican, but across the world. After debuting in the late ’60s, Ventura made over 100 albums and was even elected mayor of Santo Domingo. He died on July 28, 2021, at the age of 81.
