CinemaOSMovie · 2021 · 1h 35m

The Rumba Kings

Congo's real treasure does not lie underground

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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.

Directed byAlan Brain

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
EN
Released
May 6, 2021
Studios
Shift Visual Lab

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10 credited
Starring

Simaro Lutumba

Self - Musician

Roitelet

Self - Musician

Manu Dibango

Manu Dibango

Self - Musician

Paul Mwanga

Self - Singer

Papa Wemba

Papa Wemba

Self - Singer

Verckys Kiamanguana

Self - Musician

Brazzos

Self - Musician

Papa Noel

Self - Musician

Kuka Mathieu

Self - Singer

Manuaku

Self - Musician

Creative team
Directed by
Alan Brain
Produced by
Alan Brain
Monica Carlson

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