Niko Congiu - Italian Singing Sensation!

Niko performed with a choir during the 45th Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon at the South Point in September of 2010.









While visiting with producer Steve Binder, he shared some of Niko's music with me. I was totally blown away by his voice. So now you check out Niko and see why Steve Binder is THE MAN!
Please check out Italian singing star NIKO , Official website of international performer Niko Congiu. He's an absolute incredible talent! He's an Italian singing sensation!


Niko's Bio:


Every so often an artist is discovered with a voice so rare and a gift so pure. Most of today’s music is overproduced and prepackaged; marketed with glitz and glamour that more often than not, doesn’t live up to the hype it claims to be. From a small town in Italy, we are reminded of what real talent sounds like – his name is Nicola “Niko” Congiu.

Born in Sardinia, Italy, Niko grew up knowing that he would become a performer. This self taught musician began his career singing on the bar circuits of Italy playing four to five hours every night. Performing on both guitar and piano, Niko’s voice spans over three octaves and easily handles current pop, rock and soul. Following the examples of his favorite musicians such as Tom Jones and Freddy Mercury, Niko was able to create an electrifying stage persona that engaged audiences of all ages. From his consistent touring and endless hours of performance Niko fashioned a strong following of his fellow Italians that soon ended up with packed rooms every night. Alongside of touring Niko helped build his reputation by participating in national singing competitions that were televised all across Italy. In 1997, Niko formed his own nine-piece orchestra and toured extensively throughout northern Italy.

It was at one of these shows that Niko was discovered by notable director/producer, Steve Binder. (1968 Elvis Comeback Special). While on vacation in Italy with his wife, Binder stumbled upon a crowd of over 1,000 marveling at the performance of the devastatingly handsome chanteur. So impressed with Niko’s performance Binder returned the next night only to be even more blown away than the previous evening. It was then that he decided to bring Niko back to the United States and launch his international career.
Immediately Binder set up a showcase for his music industry friends and contacts which, in turn, began the professional relationship between Niko and Live Nation. Everyone from Live Nation that attended became as ecstatic about Niko as Binder was.

In a little over one year, Niko has made impressive strides and has been recognized by many of the industries finest producers and musicians. He has opened for Jewel with the Chicago Pops, opened for Celine Dion at the start of her “Taking Chances” world tour, sang at Carnegie Hall with Tony Bennett at the 25th Anniversary of the New York Pops, toured with Chicago and the Doobie Brothers to 19-cities in the U.S., and starred on New Year’s Eve at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.

So begins Niko’s inevitably long and successful career in his quest to become an international star. Niko is one of those rare power ballad singers who come along once every decade…