Xavier Cugat
Xavier Cugat
Latest Release
- Invitación Al Mambo Y Cha-Cha-Cha
- September 2023
- • 12 Songs
Top Songs
| 1 | Cuba Libre (Gurarcha) | ||
| 2 | Cugi's Cocktail (Hully Gully Cha Cha) | ||
| 3 | Perfidia [Aka 'Tonight'] | ||
| 4 | Rum & Coca Cola (Mambo) | ||
| 5 | One Mint Julep (Cha-Cha Twist) |
Albums
Jul 2023 • 1 song
Feb 2023 • 9 songs
Feb 2023 • 14 songs
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Biography
Remembered for his highly commercial approach to pop music, Xavier Cugat (born Francisco de Asis Javier Cugat Mingall de Cru y Deulofeo) made an even greater mark as one of the pioneers of Latin American dance music. During his eight-decade-long career, Cugat helped to popularize the tango, the cha-cha, the mambo, and the rhumba. His hits included "El Manicero" in the 1930s, "Perfidia" in 1940, and the original recording of "Babalu" in 1944. Members of Cugat's band included Desi Arnaz, Miguelito Valdés, Tito Rodriguez, Luis del Campo, Yma Sumac, and his third wife (of four), A...