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Nico Kasanda
Nicolas Kasanda wa Mikalay, commonly known as Doctor Nico, is 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 music family, he studied guitar and later became a skilled soloist.
Birth nameNicolas Kasanda wa Mikalay
Also known asDocteur Nico
BornJuly 07, 1939, Mikalayi, Belgian Congo
DiedSeptember 22, 1985, Brussels, Belgium
GenresSoukous
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1957 – c. 1975

About Nico Kasanda

Composer Nico Kasanda was born in DR Congo on July 7, 1939. He dies at the age of 46, on September 22, 1985.

Composer and guitarist who is regarded as a forefather of Soukous music. He is credited with inventing the Congolese finger-picked guitar style.

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Nico Kasanda before becoming famous

Nico Kasanda was born in the Zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab), and 1939 is also the year of Rabbit (兔) in the Chinese Zodiac.

When he was 14 years old, he joined the ensemble Grand Kalle et l'African Jazz. Later, he and singer Tabu Ley Rochereau formed L'Orchestra African Fiesta, which grew in popularity.

Achievement of Nico Kasanda

In the mid-1970s, his Belgian record label went bankrupt, and he mainly retreated from music.

Nico Kasanda's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His ancestors came from Mikalayi in the Belgian Congo. They were a musical force to be reckoned with.

Nico Kasanda Collabed with

Guitarist Jimi Hendrix paid him a visit while the famed guitarist was on tour in Paris.

Nico Kasanda Income & Net worth

Nico Kasanda's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a composer. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Nico Kasanda.

Nico Kasanda Height and Weight

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Latest information about Nico Kasanda updated on March 20 2023.