The Rumba Kings
Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
9
2 votes
May 6, 2021
1h 35m
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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Cast
Simaro Lutumba
Self - MusicianRoitelet
Self - Musician
Manu Dibango
Self - MusicianPaul Mwanga
Self - Singer
Papa Wemba
Self - SingerVerckys Kiamanguana
Self - MusicianBrazzos
Self - MusicianPapa Noel
Self - MusicianKuka Mathieu
Self - SingerManuaku
Self - MusicianGuvano
Self - MusicianMaproco
Self - MusicianPetit Pierre
Self - MusicianBombenga
Self - SingerRolly
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