The Rumba Kings (2021)
Documentary · History · Music
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.
Cast
- Simaro Lutumba as Self - Musician
- Roitelet as Self - Musician
- Manu Dibango as Self - Musician
- Paul Mwanga as Self - Singer
- Papa Wemba as Self - Singer
- Verckys Kiamanguana as Self - Musician
- Brazzos as Self - Musician
- Papa Noel as Self - Musician
- Kuka Mathieu as Self - Singer
- Manuaku as Self - Musician