Xavier Cugat

Celebrated Spanish band leader/composer introduced many Latin dance rhythms to the U.S. in the 1930s and '40s.

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1920s - 1970s

January 1, 1900 in Gerona, Spain

October 27, 1990 in Barcelona, Spain

Easy Listening, Jazz, Latin

Afro-Cuban Jazz, Big Band, Global Jazz, Instrumental Pop, Latin Jazz, Lounge, Mambo, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Cuban Traditions

Francisco de Asís Javier Cugat Mingall de Bru y Deulofeu

Francisco de Asis Javier Cugat Mingall de Brue y Deulofeo

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