Johnny Ventura
Dominican singer (1940-2021) · Dominican Republic · On the map · Musicians · Died at 81
Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano, better known as Johnny Ventura nicknamed El Caballo Mayor, was a Dominican singer and band leader of merengue and salsa.
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2022Latin Songwriters Hall of FameAward2021Died28 July 20212006Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement AwardAward2004Latin Grammy Award for Best Merengue/Bachata AlbumAward1999International Latin Music Hall of FameAward1940Born8 March 1940
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About this person
Country
Dominican Republic
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 2021 · aged 81
Where to find them
The same award as Johnny
Olga TañónBoth received Latin Grammy Award for Best Merengue/Bachata Album
Benny MoréBoth received Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame
Lucho GaticaBoth received International Latin Music Hall of Fame
Willy ChirinoBoth received Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Alberto CortezBoth received Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Eddie PalmieriBoth received International Latin Music Hall of Fame