Movie·2021·1h 35m
The Rumba Kings
Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
Country
United States of America
Language
French
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// overview
The Story
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.
Producer
Alan Brain, Monica Carlson
Cinematography
Alan Brain
Music
Brian Steckler
Editor
Alan Brain
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Simaro Lutumba
Self - Musician
Roitelet
Self - Musician
Manu Dibango
Self - Musician
Paul Mwanga
Self - Singer
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
Petit Pierre
Self - Musician
Bombenga
Self - Singer
Rolly
Self - Singer
Fagus Izeidi
Self - Musician
Paul Mizele
Self - Singer
Bikunda
Self - Musician
// crew
Crew
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