Xavier Cugat

Biography

Francisco de Asís Javier Cugat Mingall de Bru y Deulofeu, 1 January 1900, Gerona, Spain, d. 27 October 1990, Barcelona, Spain. An immensely popular band leader and composer who became known as the ‘King Of The Rumba’ during the 30s and 40s after he introduced some of the most insinuating Spanish and Latin American dance rhythms to the USA. Although details of Cugat’s early life are unclear, it would seem that he moved with his family to Cuba when he was between three and... Read more

Genres

Big Band & Swing Comedy Movies Dance Easy Listening Jazz Latin Musicals & The Arts Mystery & Thriller Movies World Music

Tags

latin

jazz

mambo

lounge

instrumental

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Golden Classics

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Viva Cugat! / The Best of Cugat

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Essential Latin: 75 Hot Latin Hits (3-CD)

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Collection 1933-1958 (2-CD)

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Xavier Cugat / Abbe Lane

Cugat Plays Continental and Popular Movie Hits

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Smooth Latin: Volume 2 (CD)

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Bachelor Pad 2000

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Hit Parade Platinum Collection: 25 Original Recordings

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