How old was Xavier Cugat?

Xavier Cugat died on October 27, 1990 at the age of 90.

When is Xavier Cugat's birthday?

Xavier Cugat was born on January 1, 1900.

Where was Xavier Cugat born?

Xavier Cugat was born in Girona.

What is Xavier Cugat's zodiac sign?

Xavier Cugat's zodiac sign is Capricorn.

What is Xavier Cugat's nationality?

Xavier Cugat is a citizen of Spain, Cuba, United States.

What does Xavier Cugat do?

Xavier Cugat is known as composer, conductor, singer, bandleader.

Who has Xavier Cugat been married to?

According to Wikidata, Xavier Cugat's spouses include Rita Montaner, Abbe Lane, Charo.

Xavier Cugat

Catalan-American musician and bandleader (1900–1990)

Died aged 90CapricornSpain

Biography

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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Career highlights

Genres

pop music
music of Latin America

Instruments

violin
voice

Family

Spouse(s): Rita Montaner Abbe Lane Charo

Awards & honours (2)

Saint George's Cross
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Quick answers about Xavier Cugat

How old was Xavier Cugat?: Xavier Cugat died on October 27, 1990 at the age of 90.
When is Xavier Cugat's birthday?: Xavier Cugat was born on January 1, 1900.
Where was Xavier Cugat born?: Xavier Cugat was born in Girona.
What is Xavier Cugat's zodiac sign?: Xavier Cugat's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
What is Xavier Cugat's nationality?: Xavier Cugat is a citizen of Spain, Cuba, United States.
What does Xavier Cugat do?: Xavier Cugat is known as composer, conductor, singer, bandleader.
Who has Xavier Cugat been married to?: According to Wikidata, Xavier Cugat's spouses include Rita Montaner, Abbe Lane, Charo.