This is how José Alberto "El Canario" found out about the death of his mentor, Johnny Ventura | Video | CNN

The artist José Alberto "El Canario" told CNN that Johnny Ventura was one of the first to open the doors to the world of music.

"Johnny for me is one of the most important roots that Dominican music has had throughout the world," explains the musician, who recounted the moment he heard the sad news this Wednesday.

Hear how he lived it.