The Rumba Kings

The Rumba Kings

Congo's real treasure does not lie underground

9.0 /10 2 votes
May 6, 2021 1h 35m Released

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.

Key Information

Director Alan Brain
Studio Shift Visual Lab
Rating 9.0/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Simaro Lutumba

Self - Musician

Roitelet

Self - Musician

Manu Dibango

Manu Dibango

Self - Musician

Paul Mwanga

Self - Singer

Papa Wemba

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.