The Rumba Kings

The Rumba Kings

9

2021-05-06

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.

Watch Trailer

OVERVIEW
VIDEOS
PHOTOS
WATCH
The Rumba Kings

Storyline

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

Director

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

History

Music

Language

Français

Production

Shift Visual Lab

Casts

  • Image 2

    Simaro Lutumba

    Simaro Lutumba
  • Image 2

    Roitelet

    Roitelet
  • Image 2

    Manu Dibango

    Manu Dibango
  • Image 2

    Paul Mwanga

    Paul Mwanga
  • Image 2

    Papa Wemba

    Papa Wemba
  • Image 2

    Verckys Kiamanguana

    Verckys Kiamanguana
  • Image 2

    Brazzos

    Brazzos
  • Image 2

    Papa Noel

    Papa Noel
  • Image 2

    Kuka Mathieu

    Kuka Mathieu
  • Image 2

    Manuaku

    Manuaku
  • Image 2

    Guvano

    Guvano
  • Image 2

    Maproco

    Maproco
  • Image 2

    Petit Pierre

    Petit Pierre
  • Image 2

    Bombenga

    Bombenga
  • Image 2

    Rolly

    Rolly
  • Image 2

    Fagus Izeidi

    Fagus Izeidi
  • Image 2

    Paul Mizele

    Paul Mizele
  • Image 2

    Bikunda

    Bikunda
  • Image 2

    Rex Lusukamu

    Rex Lusukamu
  • Image 2

    Yossa Taluki

    Yossa Taluki
  • Image 2

    Fracasseur

    Fracasseur
  • Image 2

    Manda Tchebwa

    Manda Tchebwa
  • Image 2

    Clément Ossinondé

    Clément Ossinondé
  • Image 2

    Jean-Pierre Nimy Nzonga

    Jean-Pierre Nimy Nzonga
  • Image 2

    Lubangi Muniania

    Lubangi Muniania
  • Image 2

    Biyevanga Lengemi

    Biyevanga Lengemi
  • Image 2

    Christos Papadimitriou

    Christos Papadimitriou
  • Image 2

    Mathilda Benatar

    Mathilda Benatar
  • Image 2

    André Yoka Lye Mudaba

    André Yoka Lye Mudaba
  • Image 2

    Raoul Yema Die Lala

    Raoul Yema Die Lala
  • Image 2

    Jean Goubald Kalala

    Jean Goubald Kalala
  • Image 2

    Yves Luambo

    Yves Luambo
  • Image 2

    Jean 'Jamais Kolonga' Lema

    Jean 'Jamais Kolonga' Lema
  • Image 2

    Victor Cornelis

    Victor Cornelis
  • Image 2

    Aime Bassay

    Aime Bassay
  • Image 2

    Jhimmy

    Jhimmy
  • Image 2

    Grand Kallé

    Grand Kallé
  • Image 2

    Docteur Nico

    Docteur Nico
  • Image 2

    Franco

    Franco
  • Image 2

    King Baudouin of Belgium

    King Baudouin of Belgium
  • Image 2

    Patrice Lumumba

    Patrice Lumumba
  • Image 2

    Thomas Kanza

    Thomas Kanza
  • Image 2

    Jean Bolikango

    Jean Bolikango
  • Image 2

    Joseph Kasa-Vubu

    Joseph Kasa-Vubu