About
Nicolas Kasanda wa Mikalay, 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.
Albums/Songs:
- Merveilles du passé 1966/1967/1968
- Nico & L’African Fiesta Sukisa (1968-1973)
- L’African Fiesta, Volume 1 (1962-1963)
- L’Afrique danse #10
- Double Double
- Untitled
- Docteur Nico & l’Africa Fiesta Sukisa
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