yoskar sarante

Biography

Yoskar Sarante, born on January 2, 1970, in Villas Agrícolas, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, was the second child of Domingo Sarante and Ramona Ventura, and the first in his family to pursue music professionally. As a child, he sang in parks and public squares accompanied by his father's guitar to earn a living, and participated in children's singing competitions like 'Mundo Infantil' on Color Vision. To fund music lessons at the Iris del Valle School of Music, he worked in construction. His early career focused on merengue, starting with the International Grupo Melao, followed by orchestras led by Tomás Barrera, Cheche Abreu, Aramis Camilo, and Guancho Viloria, where he gained fame with the hit 'Ametrállalo'. Transitioning to bachata in the 1990s, Sarante became a key figure in the 'nueva bachata' movement, known for his romantic songs, unique voice, and fusion of traditional bachata with contemporary elements, releasing hits under J&N Records and appearing on compilations like Bachata Tipico and The Rough Guide to Bachata.

Sarante's popularity extended across Latin countries with emotionally charged lyrics and soulful performances, earning him the nickname 'El Prabu'. He performed internationally, including at New York Mets stadium, and released enduring albums like '18 Éxitos Inmortales' and 'Legacy Mix The Album'. A devoted family man and religious individual, he emphasized honesty and family values. Tragically, Sarante passed away on January 28, 2019, in Orlando, Florida, at age 49, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the most popular bachata singers from the Dominican Republic.

Fun Facts

• Known as 'El Prabu' for his princely status in nueva bachata.
• Performed for the mayor at New York Mets stadium, showcasing international reach.
• Worked in construction to pay for music school tuition at Iris del Valle.
• Popularized 'Ametrállalo' in merengue before transitioning to bachata.

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Domingo Sarante - Father who taught him music and accompanied him on guitar during childhood performances (Parks and public squares performances) [Childhood, 1970s]

Key Collaborators

• Kinito Mendez - Collaborated on bachata track ("Tirame Tu Que Yo Devuelvo") [1990s-2010s]
• Alex Bueno - Collaborated on bachata track ("Perdoname") [1990s-2010s]
• Kewdy de los Santos - Collaborated on tribute bachata song ("Homenaje a Bolivar Peralta") [2010s]
• Tomás Barrera - Early professional orchestra singer (Orchestra performances) [Early 1990s]
• Cheche Abreu - Merengue orchestra singer (Orchestra performances) [Early 1990s]
• Aramis Camilo - Merengue group singer (Group performances) [Early 1990s]
• Guancho Viloria - Merengue group singer, gained fame ("Ametrállalo") [Early 1990s]
• International Grupo Melao - Early merengue band member (Band performances) [Late 1980s-early 1990s]

External Links

• Spotify
• MusicBrainz

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