The Rumba Kings
Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
The Rumba Kings was released on May 6, 2021.
The runtime of The Rumba Kings is 1h 35m.
The Rumba Kings is a Documentary, History, Music movie.
The Rumba Kings has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Rumba Kings is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Rumba Kings was directed by Alan Brain.
The main cast of The Rumba Kings includes Simaro Lutumba, Roitelet, Manu Dibango.
The Rumba Kings is originally in English.