Hide Article Text (OCR)
Cugat Concert to Aid Cerebral Palsy CauseThe Cerebral Palsy Center will receive the money from Xavier Cugat's one-night performance atGregory Gym Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m.The Center is a clinic which aids in the development physically and mentally, of spastic children. It is on Shoal Creek Boulevard and 28^ Street.The purpose of Cugat's performance is to raise funds for maintenance of the Center at w’hich any child is welcome for free treatment. Doctors, nurses and physical therapists are always in attendance.Cugat, the rumba King, prepared the United States to welcome Latin-American music in apopular form. Now he is attempting to present Latin-American popular and folk songs in a con-certized style.Cugat pointsAmerican musicvital, with manyout that Latin-is rich, full and different types ofrhythm especially adapted forconcerts.Since his oi’chestra was organized sixteen years ago, Cugat has become one of the most popular band leaders in the United States. He has played with Esther Williams, Van Johnson, Lana Turner, Walter Pulgeor, Jose Iturbi, and Harry James in such movies as “Two Girls and a Sailor,” '‘Bathing Beauty,” “Holiday in Mexico,” and “You Were Never Lovelier.”Tickets fur his show range from $1.80 to $5 and are on sale at Heed’s Music Store, the BookSta!:, William-Charles Music Co.,University Co-Op, Music Hail at the University, and King’s Record Shop.
Newspaper Details
Austin Daily Texan
Austin, Texas, US
Fri, Nov 03, 1950
Page 5
Full Page
Clipped by
University O.
TX, USA 23 Sep 2022
Other Publications Near Austin, Texas
Austin Daily Texan
Austin Semi Weekly Statesman
Austin Christmas American Statesman
Austin Daily Statesman
Austin American
