The Rumba Kings
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.
Directed by Alan Brain
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Cast
- Simaro Lutumba Self - Musician
- Roitelet Self - Musician
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Manu Dibango Self - Musician - Paul Mwanga Self - Singer
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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
Make it a double feature
3h 56m together
The Rumba Kings
First Man
A close match in mood and era.
