Publisher's Synopsis
Literary Nonfiction. Music. Noted small press bibliographer Johnston turns his attention to the field of African music. In this book, prefaced with a short biography of Nico with 15 photos, he documents the recordings (on 45, LP and CD) of the great African guitarist Nicolas Kasanda (1939-85), leader of African Fiesta. This critical discography lists hundreds of song titles and details 76 LPs and CDs. The book includes indexes as well as articles and a cartoon from the Congolese daily press (translated into English).
"Essential reference guide to the Congo guitar king." Songlines #64 "
