The Rumba Kings

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.

Tagline:

Congo's real treasure does not lie underground

Country:

US

Genre:

Documentary, History, Music

Released:

2021-05-06

Languages:

French, Lingala

Companies:

Shift Visual Lab