The Rumba Kings (2021)

Cast

• 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

Themes

Rare Recordings and Music History

Keywords

racism, music history, colonialism, 1950s, 1960s, music documentary, democratic republic of the congo, african music, african history, african art, belgian history, decolonization, congolese rumba

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rumba Kings about?

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.

Who directed The Rumba Kings?

The Rumba Kings was directed by Alan Brain.

Who stars in The Rumba Kings?

The Rumba Kings stars Simaro Lutumba, Roitelet, Manu Dibango, Paul Mwanga, Papa Wemba, Verckys Kiamanguana.

How long is The Rumba Kings?

The Rumba Kings has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).

What genre is The Rumba Kings?

The Rumba Kings is a Documentary, History, Music film.

Where was The Rumba Kings produced?

The Rumba Kings was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of The Rumba Kings?

The themes of The Rumba Kings include: Rare Recordings and Music History.