The Rumba Kings
Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
2021 · 1h 35m · N/A Documentary, History, Music
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The Rumba Kings
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.
Director and cast
- Simaro Lutumba as Self - Musician
- Augustin 'Roitelet' Muniania as Self - Musician
- Manu Dibango as Self - Musician
- Paul Mwanga as Self - Singer
- Papa Wemba as Self - Singer
- Verckys Kiamanguana as Self - Musician
- Brazzos as Self - Musician
- Papa Noel as Self - Musician
- Kuka Mathieu as Self - Singer
- Manuaku as Self - Musician
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