Movie

The Rumba Kings

(en)

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9.0

Congo's real treasure does not lie underground

2021

1h35m

The Rumba Kings

Documentary

History

Music

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.

Status: Released

Release date: May 6, 2021

Countries of origin: United States of America,

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Production company:
  • Shift Visual Lab

Top Cast

Simaro Lutumba

Simaro Lutumba

as Self - Musician

Roitelet

Roitelet

as Self - Musician

Manu Dibango

Manu Dibango

as Self - Musician

Paul Mwanga

Paul Mwanga

as Self - Singer

Papa Wemba

Papa Wemba

as Self - Singer

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