Nico Carstens

Nico Carstens
Nico Carstens

Nico Carstens

Musician

Nicolaas Cornelius Carstens (10 February 1926 – 1 November 2016) more commonly known as Nico Carstens, was a South African composer, accordionist, and bandleader. Carstens wrote and performed music that spanned the various cultures of South Africa. He drew inspiration from various sources, including Cape Malay, Black Township, and indigenous South African sounds, and combined them to form a unique sound and style.

 His commercially successful hits of the 1950s and 1960s, such as “Zambesi” (1953) and “Hasie” (1950), navigated a complex musical landscape that both embraced and obscured black influences.

Music Genre:

Boeremusiek

Instruments:

Piano | Accordion