Yoskar Sarante

Yoskar Sarante Ventura, known professionally as El Prabú, was a Dominican bachata singer born on January 2, 1970, in Villas Agrícolas, Santo Domingo. From an early age, he performed with his father in public spaces and participated in children’s contests. Sarante transitioned from merengue to bachata and contributed to compilations such as Bachata típico. He released albums like Niña Sedienta (1996) and Llora Alma Mía (2000). He gained international recognition for his romantic-themed music. Sarante passed away on January 28, 2019, in Orlando, Florida, due to pulmonary fibrosis. After his death, his song “Amor a Medio Tiempo” became widely popular; in 2021 it resurfaced in collaboration with Kaory La Latina Cuchupoma.