Local musos pay tribute to Nico Carstens

Cape Town – South African musicians have taken to social media to pay tribute to accordionist and songwriter, Nico Carstens.

Nico, who will be remembered for his massive contribution to the SA music industry, died on Tuesday at the age of 90.

Many local musicians have taken to social media to pay tribute to Nico.

In a touching post on Facebook, Afrikaans singer Valiant Swart tells the story of how he met Nico and says that "he played the accordion with such an instinctive, irresistible touch; it was like the notes and the tunes and the hooks just came shimmering off his fingers".

Other artists and friends took to Twitter:

RIP Nico Carstens. What a legend.

— Albert Frost (@alfrost) November 2, 2016

Rus sag Oom Nico Carstens.
Sterkte aan die familie en vriende.
ñ Groot seder het geval.

— Wicus Van Der Merwe (@wicusvdm) November 2, 2016

Rus in Vrede Oom Nico Carstens #legend

— Jakkie Louw (@jakkielouw) November 2, 2016

Nico Carstens sterf op 90. Daar gaan 'n reus verby...

— Steve Hofmeyr (@steve_hofmeyr) November 2, 2016

Liedjie bring vandag hulde aan Nico Carstens wat gister op die ouderdom van 90 oorlede is.
Luister hier na hom: https://t.co/uic4K9MjU7 pic.twitter.com/BwoWtnevCW

— Liedjie Musiek (@LiedjieMusiek) November 2, 2016

We are saddened by the news that Nico Carstens passed away last night at 90 years old. A great legend of South... https://t.co/uoZGUBuN04

— HYMAP (@HYMAProject) November 2, 2016