Nico Kasanda
Congolese musician (1939–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Prince Nico.
Nicolas Kasanda wa Mikalay (7 July 1939 – 22 September 1985), popularly known as Docteur Nico, was a guitarist, composer and one of the pioneers of Congolese music. He was born in Mikalayi in the Belgian Congo. He graduated in 1957 as a technical teacher, but inspired by his musical family, he took up the guitar and in time became a virtuoso soloist.[1][2]
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Birth name | Nicolas Kasanda wa Mikalay |
Also known as | Docteur Nico |
Born | (1939-07-07)7 July 1939 Mikalayi, Belgian Congo |
Died | 22 September 1985(1985-09-22) (aged 46) Brussels, Belgium |
Genres | Congolese rumba and Soukous |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1957 – c. 1975 |
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