The Rumba Kings

Congo's real treasure does not lie underground

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.

  • Genre: Documentary, History, Music
  • Release Date: 2021-05-06
  • Runtime: 95 min
  • Country: United States of America
  • Language: French, Lingala
  • Status: Released
  • IMDb Rating: 9
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