The Rumba Kings (2021)

Congo's real treasure does not lie underground

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.

Genres: Documentary, History, Music

Stars: Simaro Lutumba, Roitelet, Manu Dibango, Paul Mwanga, Papa Wemba

Release Date: 2021-05-06

Country: United States of America

Ratings: 9 / 10 (2 votes)

Runtime: 95 mins