★ Essential Juan Luis Guerra
merengue · Dominican Republic
2.6M ▶
Johnny Ventura
Johnny Ventura, nicknamed “El Caballo Mayor,” was a Dominican singer and bandleader who modernized merengue. He was also a prominent public servant.
Orígenes
Active from 1956, Ventura led influential merengue and salsa bands, energizing the genre with a dynamic, showmanlike stage presence.
El sonido
His music is fast, brass-driven merengue with salsa touches, built for the dancefloor and delivered with charismatic flair.
Legado
A Latin Grammy winner who received the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006, Ventura also served as mayor of Santo Domingo, becoming a beloved national figure.
Canción insignia
Pitaste
“Pitaste” is one of his signature songs, a lively merengue that showcases his infectious energy.
Canciones destacadas
- 1
Pitaste ★
10 De Colección · 1994
- 2
Capullo y Sorullo
Capullo y Sorullo · 1986
- 3
El Carbonero
El Rey Del Merengue · 1985
- 4
Patacón Pisao
10 De Colección · 1985
- 5
La Agarradera
El Rey Del Merengue · 1985
Artistas relacionados
★ Essential 
Elvis Crespo
merengue · Puerto Rico
1.6M ▶
Olga Tañon
merengue · Puerto Rico
940K ▶
Fernando Villalona
merengue · Dominican Republic
207K ▶
Wilfrido Vargas
merengue · Dominican Republic
170K ▶
Milly Quezada
merengue · Dominican Republic
147 ▶
Romeo Santos
bachata · Dominican Republic
23.6M ▶
Natti Natasha
reggaeton · Dominican Republic
13.3M ▶