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The Rumba Kings
“Congo's real treasure does not lie underground”
9.0 / 10• 2021• 1h 35m•NR• English
DocumentaryHistoryMusic
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
SL
Simaro Lutumba
Self - Musician
LeadR
Roitelet
Self - Musician
Manu Dibango
Self - Musician
PM
Paul Mwanga
Self - Singer
Papa Wemba
Self - Singer
VK
Verckys Kiamanguana
Self - Musician
B
Brazzos
Self - Musician
PN
Papa Noel
Self - Musician
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alan Brain's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Rumba Kings is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
