Still remains in the public santiaguero the pleasant impression left by the merenguero Johnny Ventura, the charismatic Maridalia Hernandez, and that sound "macho" that filled the main hall of "Teatro Heredia" out of the instruments and the genius of the masters La Gallera orchestra, under the baton of Jochy Sanchez.

Last Sunday morning, Johnny appeared alone with his wife in the street Heredia, shared with the public and artists, and an opportunity that never leaves lose, we talked:
- Did you expect this reception at the "Heredia?
- Look, I had set my expectations, really. But Santiago de Cuba overflowed them . I think what James gave me perhaps undeserved. I got so much ... I think that gave me even years to live. Because the emotion of the public against our performance is something that ... if I try to forget I know it will be very difficult.
- The people cheered up with the heart
- Well, actually he gave Santiago whole there, and I tell you honestly cried with emotion, joy and satisfaction to see a nation that loves you so much. The artists do not have as paying the love that people give us. So, thank you all everything Santiago gave me.
-. But you knew it was popular here
- I had been told. But honestly I did not expect it to be so overwhelming.
- The people of Santiago has been left with the desire to continue seeing
- I noticed and the first thing I did was talk to the Director of Culture here in town, and ask that we agree to organize an event where all the people of Santiago can openly enter. Everyone knows that the theater has limited capacity. But I want to sing to Santiago openly anywhere. Sure, in a season that has not so hot, because the poor old man does not stand much.
- It draws attention to the way your fitness, agility. How does she do it?
- We must learn to live that is most important: Eating healthy. All physical food I eat is healthy but the "spiritual food" is also very healthy. I try to live in peace with me, to do things that do not make me feel embarrassed. And that gives me a lot of peace, tranquility. And most of all is the love of the people. That fed enough.
- Are you so loved in Santo Domingo?
- In Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, they love me. I am among those who can say they break with that maxim No prophet in his own land. Dominicans have shown me that yes, there are prophets in the land and that I am one of their darlings. I have also seen me here want a lot. I knew I wanted ... but not quite.