Xavier Cugat
Raised in Cuba, he played violin in the Havana Symphony Orchestra from an early
age. When he moved to the United States at the age of 21, he began composing
tango for the cinema, then conducted the orchestra at the Waldorf Astoria palace
in New York, which included Rita Hayworth. In the '40s, he composed several hits
for Catarina Valente ("Brazil" and "Balabu"). With his "typical" style, as this
genre of music was described in the 50s, Xavier Cugat made a major contribution
to popularizing Latin-Cuban sounds, including the mambo, among Western
audiences.
CHIU CHIUXavier Cugat
Dance With Cugat
Chica Chica Boom ChicXavier Cugat
100 Rockin' Oldies, Vol. 6
2:23
The Lady in RedXavier Cugat and Xavier Cugat & His Orchestra
Complete Jazz Series 1933 - 1936
3:19
Stars in Your EyesXavier Cugat, Frank Sinatra and Xavier Cugat & His Orchestra
Frank's Famous Duet's
2:43
BrazilXavier Cugat
Latin American Rhythm
My ShawlXavier Cugat
Cugat's Golden Goodies
