The Rumba Kings
Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
9.0(2) 2021-05-06 95 minDocumentaryHistoryMusic
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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Simaro Lutumba
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Roitelet
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Manu Dibango
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Paul Mwanga
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Papa Wemba
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Verckys Kiamanguana
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Brazzos
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Papa Noel
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Kuka Mathieu
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Manuaku
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Guvano
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Maproco
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Petit Pierre
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Bombenga
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Rolly
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Fagus Izeidi
as Self - Musician
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Paul Mizele
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Bikunda
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Rex Lusukamu
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Yossa Taluki
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Fracasseur
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Manda Tchebwa
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Clément Ossinondé
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Jean-Pierre Nimy Nzonga
as Self - Congolese Music Historian
