The Rumba Kings(2021)
Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
95 min · Documentary, History, Music · Directed by Alan Brain
Released
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.
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US release dates
- Premiere
- September 11, 2021
