Movie Description
The Rumba Kings
(2021)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Alan Brain
- Producer : Alan Brain,Monica Carlson
- Editor : Alan Brain
- Cast : Simaro Lutumba,Roitelet,Manu Dibango,Paul Mwanga,Papa Wemba,Verckys Kiamanguana,Brazzos,Papa Noel,Kuka Mathieu,Manuaku,Guvano,Maproco,Petit Pierre,Bombenga,Rolly,Fagus Izeidi,Paul Mizele,Bikunda,Rex Lusukamu,Yossa Taluki,Fracasseur,Manda Tchebwa,Clément Ossinondé,Jean-Pierre Nimy Nzonga,Lubangi Muniania,Biyevanga Lengemi,Christos Papadimitriou,Mathilda Benatar,André Yoka Lye Mudaba,Raoul Yema Die Lala,Jean Goubald Kalala,Yves Luambo,Jean 'Jamais Kolonga' Lema,Victor Cornelis,Aime Bassay,Jhimmy,Grand Kallé,Docteur Nico,Franco,Baudouin I of Belgium,Patrice Lumumba,Thomas Kanza,Jean Bolikango,Joseph Kasa-Vubu
Cast
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Self - African Music Historian
Self - Music Journalist
Self - Congolese Music Historian
Self - African Art Historian
Self - Music Critic
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Self - Franco's Biographer
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Self - Franco's Son
Self - Radio Host
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Self - Music Copyright Expert
Self - Musician (archive footage)
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Self - Diplomat (voice) (archive footage)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Rumba Kings
Status Released
Release Information
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2021-05-06
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 35m
Homepagehttps://therumbakings.com
Production CompaniesShift Visual Lab
Genres
- Documentary
- History
- Music
