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Docteur Nico

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Bio

Nicolas Kasanda wa Mikalay, alias Docteur Nico, was a renowned Congolese guitarist, composer, and trailblazer in music. Rising from a destined career as a technical teacher, he embraced his family's musical background and became a virtuoso guitarist. Joining Grand Kalle et l'African Jazz at 14, he gained recognition from legendary musician Jimi Hendrix. He co-founded L'Orchestra African Fiesta with Tabu Ley Rochereau after African Jazz disbanded. Docteur Nico's compositional brilliance shone through the success of "Kamulangu." Despite a hiatus after his record label's collapse, his musical legacy lives on. He passed away on September 22, 1985, leaving an enduring inspiration for generations.

Discography

Albums¹⁸

Vol. 12023 • AlbumTracks: 28

Anthology of African Music, volume 242022 • AlbumTracks: 22

Docteur Nico & The African Jazz Orchestra2022 • AlbumTracks: 12

Anthology of African Music, Volume 232022 • AlbumTracks: 21

Anthology of African Music, Volume 212022 • AlbumTracks: 12

Anthology of African Music, Volume 122022 • AlbumTracks: 24

Anthology of African Music, Volume 152022 • AlbumTracks: 24

Anthology of African Music, Volume 142022 • AlbumTracks: 24

Anthology of African Music, Vol. 102020 • AlbumTracks: 24

"Matigde" "Decisiana" "Doris" "Marie2020 • AlbumTracks: 17

Makila eyina nzoto1997 • AlbumTracks: 15

Sangana1997 • AlbumTracks: 15

L'African Fiesta, Vol. 1 (1962-1963)1994 • AlbumTracks: 19

Nico, Kwamy, Tabu Ley Rochereau & L'African Fiesta1992 • AlbumTracks: 20

Les Plus Grands Succes Zaïrois1977 • AlbumTracks: 10

Toute L' Afrique Danse, Vol. 31970 • AlbumTracks: 9

Nico, Kwamy, Tabu Ley Rochereau & L'African Fiesta1920 • albumTracks: 20

Tu m'as déçu chouchou1920 • albumTracks: 13

Singles²

Bougie Ya Motema1920 • singleTracks: 1

MOkili Ya Nzambe1920 • singleTracks: 1

Label

Record Label associated with Docteur Nico - past and current.

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