The Rumba Kings (2021)

  • NR
  • 09/11/2021 (US)
  • Documentary, History, Music
  • 1h 35m

Congo's real treasure does not lie underground

Overview

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.

Alan Brain

Director

Cast

Simaro Lutumba's headshot

Simaro Lutumba

Self - Musician
Roitelet's headshot

Roitelet

Self - Musician
Manu Dibango's headshot

Manu Dibango

Self - Musician
Paul Mwanga's headshot

Paul Mwanga

Self - Singer
Papa Wemba's headshot

Papa Wemba

Self - Singer
Verckys Kiamanguana's headshot

Verckys Kiamanguana

Self - Musician
Brazzos's headshot

Brazzos

Self - Musician
Papa Noel's headshot

Papa Noel

Self - Musician

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