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A joyful tale filled with music. The rise of radio. The jazz big bands. The legendary clubs and ballrooms. The soundtracks of the great musical films and TV shows. Sex and romance, gangsters, luxury cars and palm trees. From Barcelona to New York, with a stop in Cuba. The birth of Las Vegas. The sound of the maracas. Chihuahuas everywhere. The incredible life story of Xavier Cugat (1900-90).
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Chucho Valdés Self - Musician
Javier Gurruchaga Self - Musician
Eduard Fornés Self - Book Editor
Alex Zara Self - Musician
Joana Biarnés Self - Photographer
Nina Agustí Self - Singer
Joan Valls Self - Hotel Manager
Xavier Cugat Self - Musician (archive footage)
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