The Rumba Kings
Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
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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.
Orignal Language
en
Duration
1 hr 35 min
Genre
Documentary, History, Music
Status
Released
Release Data
2021-05-06
Produced By
Shift Visual Lab