Xavier Cugat

  • Known for: Actor
  • Date of birth: 1900. January 1.
  • Place of birth: Girona, Catalonia, Spain

Xavier Cugat was a catalan musician and bandleader, born in Spain (Girona, 1 January 1900 – Barcelona, 27 October 1990) 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 ...

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