Quinteto Pirincho, a tango group from Argentina, was formed on December 14, 1940 by Francisco Canaro. The ensemble was created for recording albums. Their first lineup included Francisco Canaro as director. The group's name is derived from Canaro’s nickname, "Pirincho." In 1959, they participated in the film He nacido en Buenos Aires, performing tangos such as "El entrerriano" and "El porteñito". The group disbanded in 1964 following Canaro's death but reformed briefly from 1970 to 1980 under different directors. In 2001, Francisco Canaro’s daughter Rafaela designated Jorge Dragone as the director of both the Orquesta Símbolo Francisco Canaro and Quinteto Pirincho. Releases include Quinteto Pirincho - Francisco Canaro (2010).
