Latin Artists React to Johnny Ventura’s Demise: ‘You Are a Gigantic Defender of Merengue Tune’

“The irreparable loss of Johnny Ventura for me and my work crew, led by my Manager Pedro Núñez Del Risco, is completely tragic and complex to assimilate,” Quezada, who has collaborated with Ventura numerous events, expressed on Instagram.

Dominican bachata crooner Prince Royce acknowledged: “Your music will consistently be portion of the soundtrack of our lives and your legacy will be a source of satisfaction for our nation and our other folks.”

Reggaeton star Daddy Yankee famed that the “proprietor of merengue” will consistently be a “enormous inspiration.”

“My admiration for you mostly,” Puerto Rican merengue artist Olga Tañon also wrote. “You consistently treated me with so unparalleled affection and respect! I made my dream of recording with you a actuality! You would possibly perchance well perchance well also very neatly be a large defender of merengue music for the total world!”

Born in La Vega, Dominican Republic, Ventura kicked off his profession in the early ‘60s. Just a few of his ideal titles encompass tropical hits akin to “Patacon Pisao,” “¿Pitaste?,” and “Merenguero Hasta la Tambora,” all of which hang change into a staple in any Latin household.

Ventura’s timeless music has entered various Billboard charts, alongside side Scorching Latin Songs, Top Latin Albums, Tropical Airplay, and Tropical Albums.

A  number funeral services will use space from Thursday, July 29, to Saturday, July 31, in The Dominican Republic. Leer below for more info and artists’ reactions.

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