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Revision as of 15:21, 3 November 2016
Nico Carstens(1926-2016)[1] is a South African musician, composer, accordionist, songwriter, actor.
Biography
Born, Nicolaas Cornelius Carstens on 10 February 1926, in Cape Town of Dutch parents, Carstens got his first accordion at the age of 13 and won an adult music competition six months later. He composed his first music piece at the age of 17, and went on to found a band of his own at 24 years of age,. Working primarily in what is known as boeremusiek genre in the earlier years, but also doing much crossover work later, he eventually composed over 2000 songs and musical pieces. His more than 90 albums have sold over 2 million copies in South Africa and his most popular work, "Zambezi" became a worldwide hit, covered by numerous famous musicians.
He died in Cape Town on 1 November, 2016.
His contribution to South African theatre, film, media and performance
Film work (as actor, composer and musician) included 'n Plan is 'n Boerdery (1954), Stadig oor die Klippe (1969) and Kimberley Jim (1963).
