Xavier Cugat
Spanish musician and bandleader
Xavier Cugat was a Spanish musician and bandleader who spent his formative years in Havana, Cuba. A trained violinist and arranger, he was a leading figure in the spread of Latin music. In New York City, he was the leader of the resident orchestra... Wikipedia
Born: January 1, 1900, Girona, Spain
Died: October 27, 1990 (age 90 years), Barcelona, Spain
Spouse: Charo (m. 1966–1978), Abbe Lane (m. 1952–1964), Lorraine Allen (m. 1947–1952), and more
Genres: Musica tropicale, New Age, and Tango
Songs
Perfidia
Miami Beach Rhumba
My Shawl
Uuuh!
Chica, Chica, Boom, Chic
Bim Bam Bum
Jamay
Cuanto le gusta
Uuuuh!
Siboney
Me Lo Dijo Adela
Chiqui-chiqui-cha
La Cumparsita
Tico Tico
Amapola
Perfidia - YouTube
Green Eyes
Babalu
Duerme
Night Must Fall
Maria Elena
Bésame Mucho
Isle of Capri
Madrdi
El Cumbanchero
One, Two, Three, Kick
Jungle Drums
Begin the Beguine
Adiós muchachos
Quiéreme Mucho
The Masked One
A Bailar Merengue
Albums
Movies
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Xavier Cugat was a Spanish musician and bandleader who spent his formative years in Havana, Cuba. A trained violinist and arranger, he was a leading figure ...