The Rumba Kings
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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The Rumba Kings
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 6, 2021
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Documentary, History, Music
User Score
90%
Original Title
The Rumba Kings
Production Companies
Shift Visual Lab
Director
Alan Brain
Description
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.
