The Rumba Kings 2021
7.6 / 10
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.
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.
Videos & Photos
All 2 Videos & 8 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew... Self - Musician
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Roitelet... Self - Musician
... Self - Musician
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Paul Mwanga... Self - Singer
... Self - Singer
... Self - Musician
Directors:
Genres:
Documentary , History , Music
Release Date:
May 06, 2021 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 35`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
Plot Keywords:
Cast & Crew of
The Rumba Kings
Directors & Credit Writers
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Alan Brain... Director
Cast
... Self - Musician
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Roitelet... Self - Musician
... Self - Musician
PM
Paul Mwanga... Self - Singer
... Self - Singer
... Self - Musician
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Brazzos... Self - Musician
PN
Papa Noel... Self - Musician
KM
Kuka Mathieu... Self - Singer
M
Manuaku... Self - Musician
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Guvano... Self - Musician
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Maproco... Self - Musician
PP
Petit Pierre... Self - Musician
B
Bombenga... Self - Singer
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Rolly... Self - Singer
FI
Fagus Izeidi... Self - Musician
PM
Paul Mizele... Self - Singer
B
Bikunda... Self - Musician
RL
Rex Lusukamu... Self - Musician
YT
Yossa Taluki... Self - Musician
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