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The Rumba Kings

Congo's real treasure does not lie underground

  • Movie
  • 2021
  • 1h 35m

Directed by Alan Brain

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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 and crew

  • Simaro LutumbaSelf - Musician

  • RoiteletSelf - Musician

  • Manu Dibango

    Manu DibangoSelf - Musician

  • Paul MwangaSelf - Singer

  • Papa Wemba

    Papa WembaSelf - Singer

  • Verckys KiamanguanaSelf - Musician

  • BrazzosSelf - Musician

  • Papa NoelSelf - Musician

  • Kuka MathieuSelf - Singer

  • ManuakuSelf - Musician

  • GuvanoSelf - Musician

  • MaprocoSelf - Musician

  • Petit PierreSelf - Musician

  • BombengaSelf - Singer

  • RollySelf - Singer

  • Fagus IzeidiSelf - Musician

  • Paul MizeleSelf - Singer

  • BikundaSelf - Musician

Director
Alan Brain
Music
Brian Steckler
Cinematography
Alan Brain