Movie
The Rumba Kings
“Congo's real treasure does not lie underground”
9.0/10
2021
1h 35m
en
Documentary
History
Music
Overview
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.
Director
Alan Brain
Movie Information
Release Date
May 6, 2021
Runtime
1h 35m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
2
Production
Shift Visual Lab
