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The Rumba Kings
The Rumba Kings

The Rumba Kings

2021·1h 35m·Documentary, History, Music
9.02 ratings

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.

Cast

  • Simaro LutumbaSimaro LutumbaSelf - Musician
  • RoiteletRoiteletSelf - Musician
  • Manu DibangoManu DibangoSelf - Musician
  • Paul MwangaPaul MwangaSelf - Singer
  • Papa WembaPapa WembaSelf - Singer
  • Verckys KiamanguanaVerckys KiamanguanaSelf - Musician
  • BrazzosBrazzosSelf - Musician
  • Papa NoelPapa NoelSelf - Musician
  • Kuka MathieuKuka MathieuSelf - Singer
  • ManuakuManuakuSelf - Musician
  • GuvanoGuvanoSelf - Musician
  • MaprocoMaprocoSelf - Musician
  • Petit PierrePetit PierreSelf - Musician
  • BombengaBombengaSelf - Singer
  • RollyRollySelf - Singer

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