The Rumba Kings
2021 • 1h 35m
90%
“Congo's real treasure does not lie underground”
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.
Documentary
History
Music
Release Date
5/6/2021
Status
Released
Original Title
The Rumba Kings
Runtime
1h 35m
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Language
EN
Production Companies
Shift Visual Lab
