Nico Kasanda

About Nico Kasanda

Birth Day: July 7, 1939
Birth Place: DR Congo
Died On: Sep 22, 1985 (age 46)
Birth Sign: Cancer

Nico Kasanda Net Worth

Nico Kasanda was born on July 7, 1939 in DR Congo. Composer and guitarist who was considered one of the pioneers of Soukous music. He was the creator of the Congolese finger-picked guitar style.
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About

Composer and Guitarist who was considered one of the pioneers of Soukous music. He was the creator of the Congolese finger-picked guitar style.

Before Fame

He played in the group Grand Kalle et l'African Jazz when he was 14 years old. He and singer Tabu Ley Rochereau later founded L'Orchestra African Fiesta, which garnered a huge following.

Trivia

His Belgian record label eventually fell apart, and he largely retired from music in the mid-1970s.

Family Life

His family was from Mikalayi, Belgian Congo. They were incredibly musical.

Associated With

He was visited by Jimi Hendrix while the legendary Guitarist was touring Paris.