
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…
Documentary, History • Movie • 2021 • 1h 35m
Starring: Simaro Lutumba, Roitelet, Manu Dibango
Director: Alan Brain
The Rumba Kings
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.
Documentary, History • Movie • 2021