The Rumba Kings

The Rumba Kings

Release date : May 6, 2021
Runtime : 1h 35m
Countries of origin : United States of America /
Original Language : French / Lingala /
Director : Alan Brain /
Writers :
Production companies : Shift Visual Lab /
May 6, 2021 1h 35m United States of America Documentary French More
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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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Simaro Lutumba
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Roitelet
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Manu Dibango
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Paul Mwanga
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Papa Wemba
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Verckys Kiamanguana
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Brazzos
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Papa Noel
Self - Musician
Kuka Mathieu
Self - Singer
Manuaku
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Guvano
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Maproco
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Petit Pierre
Self - Musician
Bombenga
Self - Singer
Rolly
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Fagus Izeidi
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Paul Mizele
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Bikunda
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  • title:The Rumba Kings
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 2021
  • Runtime:1h 35m
  • Genres: Documentary · History · Music ·
  • Countries of origin: United States of America ·
  • Original Language: French · Lingala ·
  • Director: Alan Brain /
  • Writers:
  • Production companies: Shift Visual Lab ·
  • 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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