Movie
The Rumba Kings (2021)
Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
Documentary · History · Music
Story
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: Alan Brain Starring: Simaro Lutumba, Roitelet, Manu Dibango, Paul Mwanga
The Rumba Kings Cast
- Simaro Lutumba as Self - Musician
- Roitelet 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
- Guvano as Self - Musician
- Maproco as Self - Musician
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