The Rumba Kings 2021
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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.
- Released: 2021-05-06
- Runtime: 95 minutes
- Genre: Documentary, History, Music
- Stars: Simaro Lutumba, Roitelet, Manu Dibango, Paul Mwanga, Papa Wemba
- Director: Alan Brain, Manda Tchebwa, Alastair Johnston, Mirella Bellido, Alan Brain
