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The Rumba Kings

2021•1h 35m•9.0/10
  • Documentary
  • History
  • Music

“Congo's real treasure does not lie underground”

In the fifties, when the future Democratic Republic of Congo was still a Belgian colony, an entire generation of musicians fused traditional African tunes with Afro-Cuban music to create the electrifying Congolese rumba, a style that conquered the entire continent thanks to an infectious rhythm, captivating guitar sounds and smooth vocals.

Top Cast

  • Simaro Lutumba

    Simaro Lutumba

    Self - Musician

  • Roitelet

    Roitelet

    Self - Musician

  • Manu Dibango

    Manu Dibango

    Self - Musician

  • Paul Mwanga

    Paul Mwanga

    Self - Singer

  • Papa Wemba

    Papa Wemba

    Self - Singer

  • Verckys Kiamanguana

    Verckys Kiamanguana

    Self - Musician

  • Brazzos

    Brazzos

    Self - Musician

  • Papa Noel

    Papa Noel

    Self - Musician

Details

Director
Alan Brain
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Country
United States of America
Language
French, Lingala
Status
Released

Where to Watch

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