On the Rumba River (2007)

On the Rumba River (2007) poster

Wendo Kolosoy was a former boxer and ship's mechanic from the Congo who in 1948 recorded a song called "Marie Louise" as Papa Wendo. Wendo's music, an infectious blend of Latin and African rhythms, took the nation by storm and he became an overnight star among the Congolese. However, while the sound Wendo created proved to have a lasting influence in the Congo, his own fame waned, and as he slipped into obscurity, he watched the sad history of his nation unfold, as the end of colonialism led to wave after wave of bloody violence. Wendo's music, however, has been discovered by a new generation of music fans, and the aging musician continues to perform as often as he can.

Director: Jacques Sarasin
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 86 min
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Cinematography: Rémon Fromont
Editing: Bernard Josse
Country: France
Language: Français, Lingala
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jacques Sarasin
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is On the Rumba River about?
Wendo Kolosoy was a former boxer and ship's mechanic from the Congo who in 1948 recorded a song called "Marie Louise" as Papa Wendo. Wendo's music, an infectious blend of Latin and African rhythms, took the nation by storm and he became an overnight star among the Congolese. However, while the sound Wendo created proved to have a lasting influence in the Congo, his own fame waned, and as he slipped into obscurity, he watched the sad history of his nation unfold, as the end of colonialism led to wave after wave of bloody violence. Wendo's music, however, has been discovered by a new generation of music fans, and the aging musician continues to perform as often as he can.
Who directed On the Rumba River?
On the Rumba River was directed by Jacques Sarasin.
Who stars in On the Rumba River?
On the Rumba River stars Wendo Kolosoy.
How long is On the Rumba River?
On the Rumba River has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is On the Rumba River?
On the Rumba River is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was On the Rumba River produced?
On the Rumba River was produced in France.