Xavier Cugat: Biography, Facts and Career
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Xavier Cugat (; 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 United States. Originally from Girona, Catalonia in Spain, he spent his formative years in Havana, Cuba, before arriving in New York City in 1915. A trained violinist and arranger, he was the leader of the resident orchestra at the Waldorf–Astoria hotel from 1933 to 1949 and a prolific recording artist for 40 years. He became known as the "Rumba King." A restaurateur in West Hollywood and New York, he and his band appeared in numerous motion pictures in the 1930s and 1940s. He was also a caricature artist.
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- Full name: Xavier Cugat
- Born: 1900-01-01
- Nationality: Spain
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q334180
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Who is Xavier Cugat?
Xavier Cugat (; 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 United States.
What nationality is Xavier Cugat?
Xavier Cugat is Spain.
When was Xavier Cugat born?
Xavier Cugat was born on 1900-01-01.
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