Jonathan Sandez (born May 6, 1992), professionally known by his stage name El Joni, is a singer-songwriter, guitarist and performer.[1] Born and raised in Southern California, Joni began his music career in his pre-teens playing guitar and performing with local garage bands in San Bernardino, California. Although his early influences were heavy metal and rock his music now is a variety of Ranchera, Grupero and Cumbia music.[2][3]
Joni Sandez | |
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| Birth name | Jonathan Sandez |
| Born | May 6, 1992 Ventura, California |
| Genres | Regional Mexican, Ranchera, Grupero, Cumbia |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass |
| Website | www |
Life and career
editSandez was born in Ventura, California, United States, to a Mexican mother and father. He is the youngest of four children. At 15 years of age he became temporary bassist of a Regional Mexican band "Los Caminantes".[4] After graduating from Pacific High School in San Bernardino, California,[5] he became permanent bassist of the band and toured the United States and South America for two years. El Joni was also a member of the band "Grupo El Tiempo".
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Most popular El Joni songs". www.letssingit.com. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ^ "El Joni – Chica Por Internet". Yahoo! Screen. Archived from the original on November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ^ "El Joni cantante fans". Ustream. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ^ "Los Caminantes Artist Biography by Jason Ankeny". Allmusic. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ^ "Jonathan Sandez Pacific High School San Bernardino CA". CBS Interactive. Retrieved November 4, 2014.