About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
2021
Runtime
1h 35m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 9.0/10
Votes
2
Genre
Documentary, History, Music
Director
Language
EN
Cast
racism
music history
colonialism
1950s
1960s
music documentary
democratic republic of the congo
african music
african history
african art
belgian history
decolonization
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Questions about The Rumba Kings
How long is The Rumba Kings?
The Rumba Kings has a runtime of 1h 35m (1 hour and 35 minutes).
Who directed The Rumba Kings?
The Rumba Kings was directed by Alan Brain and released in 2021.
What genre is The Rumba Kings?
The Rumba Kings is a Documentary, History, Music film (2021).
Who stars in The Rumba Kings?
The cast of The Rumba Kings includes Simaro Lutumba, Roitelet, Manu Dibango, Paul Mwanga, Papa Wemba.
What is the TMDB rating for The Rumba Kings?
The Rumba Kings has a TMDB rating of 9.0/10 based on 2 votes.
