Album DetailsHe was One of the Great Pioneers of Latin-american Dance Music and Helped Make it Acceptable to the Masses around the World During his Eight Decade Long Career, Cugat Helped to Popularize Tango, Cha-cha, Mambo and Rhumba. His Hits Included "el Manicero", "Perfida" and the Original "Babalu". Veterans of his Bands Included Desi Arnaz, Miguelito Valdes, Tito Rodriguez, Luis Del Campo, Yma Sumac and his Third Wife, Abbe Lane. Cugat Made No Excuses and was Proud of his Commercial Sound. "i Would Rather Play 'chiquita Banana' and have My Swimming Pool Than Play Bach and Starve'. His Fourth Wife Charo He Promoted as a "Folksinger", but She was So Much More, Being One of the Greatest Flamenco Guitarists Ever. Experience the Cugat Magic on These 12 Tracks!