The Rumba Kings

The Rumba Kings

en
PG-13

9

May 2021

Documentary
History
Music

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.

Runtime:

1 hour 35 minutes

Status:

Released

Original Language:

en

Budget:

N/A

Revenue:

N/A

Director:

Alan Brain

Cast