The Rumba Kings
The Rumba Kings
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.
Country: US
Genre: Documentary, History, Music
Release: 2021-05-06
Director: Alan Brain
Production: Shift Visual Lab
Cast: Simaro Lutumba, Roitelet, Manu Dibango, Paul Mwanga, Papa Wemba
Tagline: Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
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