The Rumba Kings
Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Rumba Kings
- Genres: Documentary, History, Music
- Release Date: 2021-05-06
- Runtime: 95 minutes
- Rating: 9/10 (2 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Shift Visual Lab
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.1445
- Languages: French, Lingala
Cast & Crew
Simaro Lutumba
as Self - Musician
Roitelet
as Self - Musician
Manu Dibango
as Self - Musician
Paul Mwanga
as Self - Singer
Papa Wemba
as Self - Singer
Verckys Kiamanguana
as Self - Musician
Brazzos
as Self - Musician
Papa Noel
as Self - Musician
Kuka Mathieu
as Self - Singer
Manuaku
as Self - Musician
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Rumba Kings?▼
The Rumba Kings is a Documentary, History, Music movie directed by . It was released on 2021-05-06.
Who are the main actors in The Rumba Kings?▼
The main cast includes Simaro Lutumba, Roitelet, Manu Dibango, Paul Mwanga, Papa Wemba, .
Where can I watch The Rumba Kings online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Rumba Kings is available.
Is The Rumba Kings based on a true story?▼
Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
What is the IMDb rating of The Rumba Kings?▼
The Rumba Kings has an IMDb rating of 9/10 based on 2 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Rumba Kings?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Rumba Kings?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Shift Visual Lab. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Rumba Kings filmed?▼
The Rumba Kings was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Rumba Kings?▼
The total runtime of The Rumba Kings is 95 minutes.
Is The Rumba Kings suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Rumba Kings?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Rumba Kings.
Does The Rumba Kings have a post-credit scene?▼
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