The Rumba Kings (2021)
"Congo's real treasure does not lie underground"
Documentary
History
Music
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
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Simaro Lutumba
Self - Musician
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Roitelet
Self - Musician
Manu Dibango
Self - Musician
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Paul Mwanga
Self - Singer
Papa Wemba
Self - Singer
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Verckys Kiamanguana
Self - Musician
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Brazzos
Self - Musician
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Papa Noel
Self - Musician
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Kuka Mathieu
Self - Singer
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Manuaku
Self - Musician
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Guvano
Self - Musician
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Maproco
Self - Musician
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Petit Pierre
Self - Musician
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Bombenga
Self - Singer
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Rolly
Self - Singer