Basic Info
Release: May 06, 2021
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: ⭐ 9.0/10 (2 votes)
Status: Released
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The Rumba Kings
2021
95 min
⭐ 9.0/10
2 votes
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.
Genres
Documentary
History
Music
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- French fr
- Lingala ln
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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
Guvano
Self - Musician
Maproco
Self - Musician
Crew
Alan Brain
Director
Alan Brain
Producer
Monica Carlson
Producer
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