Xavier Cugat (/ ˈzeɪviər kuːɡɑːt /; Catalan: [ʃəβiˈe kuˈɣat]; 1 January 1900 – 27 October 1990) was an American musician and bandleader who was a leading figure in the spread of Latin music in the …

After suffering a stroke in 1971, Xavier Cugat retired. He was well known for holding a puppy chihuahua in his arms as he led his orchestra. As a teenage violin prodigy, under the name Francis Cugat, he …

Xavier Cugat (born Jan. 1, 1900, Barcelona, Spain—died Oct. 27, 1990, Barcelona) was a bandleader who introduced Latin American dance music to wide audiences in the United States.

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Xavier Cugat was an American musician and bandleader who was a leading figure in the spread of Latin music in the United States. Originally from Girona, Catalonia in Spain, he spent his formative...

Xavier Cugat was one of the most important figures in the development of Mambo. Born on January 1, 1900, in the city of Girona, Catalonia, Spain, he played a significant role in popularizing Tango, …

Xavier Cugat was the first bandleader to front a successful Latin orchestra in the United States. He was largely responsible for popularizing Latin music among North American audiences, paving the way …

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Francisco de Asís Javier Cugat Mingall de Bru y Deulofeu (Gerona, 1 de enero de 1900- Barcelona, 27 de octubre de 1990), conocido como Xavier Cugat i Mingall o simplemente Xavier Cugat, fue un …

Best-known for having popularized the rumba in the United States during the 1930s, Xavier Cugat's Latin-influenced band lead the way in a new music craze among the dancing and radio-listening public.