The Rumba Kings
Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
- Rated 9.0 out of 10
- Movie
- 2021
- 1h 35m
- Documentary
- History
- Music
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
Cast
Simaro Lutumba
Self - Musician
Roitelet
Self - Musician
Manu Dibango
Self - Musician
Paul Mwanga
Self - Singer
Papa Wemba
Self - Singer
Verckys Kiamanguana
Self - Musician
Brazzos
Self - Musician
Papa Noel
Self - Musician
Kuka Mathieu
Self - Singer
Manuaku
Self - Musician
