Rating:
9/10 by 2 users
The Rumba Kings (2021)
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.
Release Date:
Thu, May 06, 2021
Rating: 9/10 by 2 users
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Country:
United States of America
Language:
Français
Runtime: 01 hour 35 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Plot Keyword: racism, music history, colonialism, 1950s, 1960s, music documentary, democratic republic of the congo, african music, african history, african art, belgian history, decolonization, congolese rumba
Rating: 9/10 by 2 users
Alternative Title:
Country:
United States of America
Language:
Français
Runtime: 01 hour 35 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Plot Keyword: racism, music history, colonialism, 1950s, 1960s, music documentary, democratic republic of the congo, african music, african history, african art, belgian history, decolonization, congolese rumba
Simaro Lutumba
Self - Musician
Roitelet
Self - Musician
Manu Dibango
Self - Musician
Paul Mwanga
Self - Singer
Papa Wemba
Self - Singer
Verckys Kiamanguana
Self - Musician
Brazzos
Self - Musician
Papa Noel
Self - Musician
Kuka Mathieu
Self - Singer
Manuaku
Self - Musician
Guvano
Self - Musician
Maproco
Self - Musician
Petit Pierre
Self - Musician
Bombenga
Self - Singer
Rolly
Self - Singer
Fagus Izeidi
Self - Musician
Paul Mizele
Self - Singer
Bikunda
Self - Musician
Rex Lusukamu
Self - Musician
Yossa Taluki
Self - Musician
Fracasseur
Self - Musician
Manda Tchebwa
Self - African Music Historian
Clément Ossinondé
Self - Music Journalist
Jean-Pierre Nimy Nzonga
Self - Congolese Music Historian
Lubangi Muniania
Self - African Art Historian
Biyevanga Lengemi
Self - Music Critic
Mathilda Benatar
Self
Raoul Yema Die Lala
Self - Franco's Biographer
Jean Goubald Kalala
Self - Singer
Yves Luambo
Self - Franco's Son
Jean 'Jamais Kolonga' Lema
Self - Radio Host
Victor Cornelis
Self - Musician
Aime Bassay
Self - Music Copyright Expert
Jhimmy
Self - Musician (archive footage)
Grand Kallé
Self - Singer (archive footage)
Docteur Nico
Self - Musician (archive footage)
Franco
Self - Musician (archive footage)
King Baudouin of Belgium
Self (archive footage)
Patrice Lumumba
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Thomas Kanza
Self - Diplomat (voice) (archive footage)
Jean Bolikango
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Joseph Kasa-Vubu
Self - Politician (archive footage)
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