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1900 Xavier Cugat (Death: 27 October 1990) was a Catalan-American bandleader who spent his formative years in Havana, Cuba. A trained violinist and arranger, he was a key personality in the spread of Latin music in United States popular music. He was also a cartoonist and a successful businessman. In New York, his was the resident orchestra at the Waldorf-Astoria before and after World War II. Wikipedia Bio | Search Amazon.com for Xavier Cugat Very Best of Xavier CugatThe Original Latin Dance KingGolden ClassicsBegin The Beguine
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