Francisco Fiorentino

Francisco Fiorentino (23 September 1905 – 11 September 1955) was an Argentine tango singer.

Life Francisco Fiorentino began his career as a bandoneonist but later went on to perform as a estribillista for various orchestras. The estribillista was the orchestra singer who, in the 1920s and 1930s, would sing only a fragment of the lyrics—specifically the chorus—without having much prominence. In that role, he sang for the orchestras of Juan Carlos Cobián, Francisco Canaro, Juan D’Arienzo, Pedro Maffia, and Roberto Zerrillo.

In 1937 Fiorentino joined Aníbal Troilo’s orchestra. His collaboration with Troilo marked a significant advancement in his career, as he became the orchestra's leading vocalist and gained wider recognition. Initially performing as an estribillista, Fiorentino gradually took on a larger vocal role, singing substantial portions of the lyrics rather than just the chorus. His voice, characterized by a distinctive tango style, porteño phrasing, and emotional delivery, became a defining element of the orchestra's sound during this period, which is considered the peak of his artistic success.

Films

Prisioneros de una noche (1962)