The Rumba Kings

Overview

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.

Directed by Alan Brain

Top cast

S

Simaro Lutumba

Self - Musician

R

Roitelet

Self - Musician

Manu Dibango

Self - Musician

P

Paul Mwanga

Self - Singer

Papa Wemba

Self - Singer

V

Verckys Kiamanguana

Self - Musician

B

Brazzos

Self - Musician

P

Papa Noel

Self - Musician

K

Kuka Mathieu

Self - Singer

M

Manuaku

Self - Musician

G

Guvano

Self - Musician

M

Maproco

Self - Musician

P

Petit Pierre

Self - Musician

B

Bombenga

Self - Singer

R

Rolly

Self - Singer

F

Fagus Izeidi

Self - Musician

P

Paul Mizele

Self - Singer

B

Bikunda

Self - Musician

R

Rex Lusukamu

Self - Musician

Y

Yossa Taluki

Self - Musician

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