The Rumba Kings (2021)
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May 06, 2021 (US)
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Documentary, History, Music
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01:35
Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
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.
Featured Crew
Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Producer
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sound Designer, Dialogue Editor
Original Music Composer
Producer
Camera Operator
Camera Operator
Camera Operator
Graphic Designer
Additional Music
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
