Xavier Cugat
Xavier Cugat (English:; Catalan: [ʃəβiˈe kuˈɣat]; 1 January 1900 – 27 October 1990) was a Spanish-American bandleader who spent his formative years in Havana, Cuba. A trained violinist and arranger, he was a personality in the spread of Latin music in United States popular music. He was also a cartoonist. In New York, he was the leader of the resident orchestra at the Waldorf-Astoria before and after World War II.The personal papers of Xavier Cugat are preserved in the Biblioteca de Catalunya.
Personal facts
| Birth date | January 01, 1900 |
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| Birth name | Francesc d'Asís Xavier Cugat Mingall de Bru i Deulofeu |
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| Date of death | October 27, 1990 |
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