The Rumba Kings
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.
Stars
Simaro Lutumba, Roitelet, Manu Dibango, Paul Mwanga, Papa Wemba
Runtime
95 minutes
Release Date
May 6, 2021
Rating
9.0/10 (2 votes)