The Rumba Kings
Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
Starring: Simaro Lutumba, Roitelet, Manu Dibango, Paul Mwanga, Papa Wemba
Writer: N/A
Release Date:
May 6, 2021
May 6, 2021
Ratings:
9.0 / 10
9.0 / 10
Director:
Alan Brain
Alan Brain
Companies:
Shift Visual Lab
Shift Visual Lab
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.
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