The Rumba Kings (2021)

Congo's real treasure does not lie underground

• Documentary
• History
• Music

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.

Rating

9 / 10 (2 votes)

Release date

May 6, 2021

Runtime

1h 35m

Language

English

Director

Alan Brain

Status

Released