Xavier Cugat & His Orchestra

Xavier Cugat (English ; Catalan: [ʃəβiˈe kuˈɣat]; 1 January 1900 – 27 October 1990) 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 at the Waldorf–Astoria before and after World War II. He was also a cartoonist and a restaurateur. The personal papers of Xavier Cugat are preserved in the Biblioteca de Catalunya.

That Latin Beat! - 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000000Z

Most Popular Movie Hits as Styled by Cugat - 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000000Z

繁花 The Original Music & Soundtrack of Blossoms Shanghai - 2024-06-21T00:00:00.000000Z

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