The Rumba Kings (2021)
Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
TMDb|9.0
06/05/2021• 1h 35mDocumentaryHistoryMusic
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.
Details
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Director
Alan Brain
Production Countries
US
Spoken Languages
French, Lingala
Production Companies
Shift Visual Lab
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