Rhumba With Cugat
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Xavier Cugat was one of the mid-20th century's most popular bandleaders, bringing Latin rhythms and rhumba to mainstream audiences across North America. His orchestra showcased exceptional musicianship and sophisticated arrangements of traditional Cuban and Latin American music. Rhumba With Cugat features his orchestra performing classics with the precision and elegance that made the ensemble legendary—warm, inviting orchestral rhumba with proper timing, acoustic instrumentation, and a clear focus on the sophisticated side of Latin dance. Cugat's approach brought rhumba to dinner clubs, concert halls, and living rooms across the continent. These classic Columbia Records releases represent an important chapter in how Latin music integrated into mid-century American popular culture, connecting you to a foundational moment in the global history of Latin music.
Item Details+
| Genre | Latin |
| Style | Rumba |
| Media | Very Good (VG) |
| Sleeve | Very Good (VG) |
| Description | Record and cover are between VG and VG+ (some parts better, some not so beautiful). Cover front and back look VG+ but has seam split bottom. Has white sticker front cover top right. |
| Label | Columbia |
| Country | US |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
A1. Cachita
A2. Duerme (Time Was)
A3. Yo Ta Namora
A4. Anna Boroco Tinde
B1. Acercate Mas (It Must Be A Dream)
B2. Lamp Of Memory (Incertidumbre)
B3. Negra Leono
B4. La Cumparsa (Carnival Procession)
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