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Francisco Canaro (November 26, 1888 – December 14, 1964) was an Uruguayan violinist and tango orchestra leader. Known as "Pirincho" Canaro, he had a career that spanned many decades, and his orchestra was one of the most recorded. Much of his recorded music is in the classic salon style of the 1940s, but he is also considered a member of the old guard, and some of his later recordings contributed to the transition to concert tango. For many contemporary dancers and listeners, his early golden age recordings are the best.

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Discography

  • Tango Collection: 40 grandes éxitos

    Tango Collection: 40 grandes éxitos

    Album2015
  • Tango Collection: 20 grandes éxitos (canta Roberto Maida)

    Tango Collection: 20 grandes éxitos (canta Roberto Maida)

    Album2010
  • Colección 78 RPM: Pura milonga: 1932/1934

    Colección 78 RPM: Pura milonga: 1932/1934

    Album2010
  • Reliquias: Canta Ernesto Famá, vol. 2

    Reliquias: Canta Ernesto Famá, vol. 2

    Album2008
  • Reliquias: Canta Roberto Maida, vol. 2

    Reliquias: Canta Roberto Maida, vol. 2

    Album2008
  • Reliquias: Encuentro

    Reliquias: Encuentro

    Album2006
  • From Argentina to the World

    From Argentina to the World

    Album2006
  • Grandes del tango 29

    Grandes del tango 29

    Album2006
  • Grandes del tango 38

    Grandes del tango 38

    Album2006
  • Grandes del tango 28

    Grandes del tango 28

    Album2006
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