Nico Kasanda, born in 1939 in Belgian Congo, was a pioneer of soukous music. He’s also known as Docteur Nico. In the young age of 14, he started playing in the group ‘Le Grand Kallé et l’African Jazz’ and became an influential guitarist, as a meeting with Jimi Hendrix shows. He already died in 1985 in Belgium. Listen to his piece “Zadio”:
World Music - the Music Journey 
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Very soothing song. Reminds me of the past. Very nice, crisp guitar playing. I am going to share on Facebook and re blog it. Nice find Xandi.
Yeah, like these african jazz stuff too. Thanks Walter :)
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Dr. Congo. Early African Jazz. Beautiful and soothing. Reminds me of joy and the past all with dance.
dr nico kasanda was an insparational in those days , rest his soul. jr
Thanks for commenting, you’re very welcome. RIP Nico
Good oldies that soothe the soul.