He started his career as a singer in several bands that presented themselves at the dances in La Feria. In 1959, Juan de Dios decided to take the name 'Johnny Ventura'.
He was Mayor of Santo Domingo, Capital of the Dominican Republic, from 1998 to 2002. He was Vice Mayor of Santo Domingo, Capital of the Dominican Republic, from 1994 to 1998. Ventura was elected Deputy to the National Congress from 1982 to 1986. This made Ventura one of the most famous singers in Latin America. With La Voz Dominicana Juan de Dios studied music, vocal techniques and expression. Thereupon he won a lot of prizes in the devotees programs, until he was finally rewarded with the much desired scholarship which the broadcasting company, property of José Arismendy Trujillo Molina, gave for young talents. He practiced, worked and was crowned for the hit. In the following week, like a champion, Juan de Dios returned to be welcomed in the same competition.
MUERTE DE JONY VENTURA TV
When Ventura Soriano appeared for the first time in the TV show: La TV busca una estrella, that was broadcast Friday night at seven, they rang the bell. A little later, he started appearing in the programs of devotees which were sponsored by La Voz Dominicana. The young Ventura, only 16 years of age, obtained first place of the participants. Los que lo conocimos y gozamos de su amistad lloramos su partida con mezcla de dolor y gratitud.He began his career as a singer when he presented himself with some friends in a program of devotees which was broadcast by La Voz de la Alegría weekly. Ganador del Latin GRAMMY y miembro de La Academia Latina de la Grabación, fungió durante muchos años como parte de su Consejo Directivo, y del Comité Ejecutivo, además de haber recibido el Premio a la Excelencia Musical en 2006. Ventura también tuvo una ilustre carrera política en su país, donde se desempeñó como alcalde de Santo Domingo. Grabó más de 100 álbumes, que incluyeron éxitos como “Patacón Pisao”, “Pitaste”, “El Elevador”, “La Agarradera”, “Capullo y Sorullo” y “El Tabaco”. ************************************************************************************ĭeclaraciones de La Academia Latina de la Grabación ® sobre Johnny VenturaĬantante y compositor dominicano conocido como El Caballo Negro, cuya carrera abarcó más de seis décadas, se consolidó como uno de los más populares artistas de merengue y salsa del último siglo. Those of us who knew him and enjoyed his friendship express our fondest farewell with sorrow and gratitude. He was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. He was a Latin GRAMMY winner who contributed to The Latin Recording Academy for many years as part of its Board of Trustees, and secretary of the Executive Committee. He recorded over 100 albums which included hits like “Patacón Pisao,” “Pitaste,” “El Elevador,” “La Agarradera,” “Capullo y Sorrullo” and “El Tabaco.” Ventura also had a storied political career in his native country where he served as mayor of Santo Domingo. With a career that spanned more than six decades, the Dominican singer and composer, dubbed El Caballo Negro, established himself as one of the most popular merengue and salsa artists of the last century.
The Latin Recording Academy ® statement about Johnny Ventura Photo: Courtesy of The Latin Recording Academy/Omar Cruzīelow is the Latin Recording Academy official statement (in both English and Spanish) regarding his career and accomplishments.
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