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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.

Release : May 06, 2021

Website : https://therumbakings.com

Budget : $0.00

Revenue : $0.00

Duration : 95 minutes

Rating : 9.00

Compilation / Trailer Video

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Simaro Lutumba ( Simaro Lutumba )

Self - Musician

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Roitelet ( Roitelet )

Self - Musician

Manu Dibango

Manu Dibango ( Manu Dibango )

Self - Musician

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Paul Mwanga ( Paul Mwanga )

Self - Singer

Papa Wemba

Papa Wemba ( Papa Wemba )

Self - Singer

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Verckys Kiamanguana ( Verckys Kiamanguana )

Self - Musician

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Brazzos ( Brazzos )

Self - Musician

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Papa Noel ( Papa Noel )

Self - Musician

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Kuka Mathieu ( Kuka Mathieu )

Self - Singer

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Manuaku ( Manuaku )

Self - Musician

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Guvano ( Guvano )

Self - Musician

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Maproco ( Maproco )

Self - Musician

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Petit Pierre ( Petit Pierre )

Self - Musician

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Bombenga ( Bombenga )

Self - Singer

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Rolly ( Rolly )

Self - Singer

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Fagus Izeidi ( Fagus Izeidi )

Self - Musician

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Paul Mizele ( Paul Mizele )

Self - Singer

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Bikunda ( Bikunda )

Self - Musician

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Rex Lusukamu ( Rex Lusukamu )

Self - Musician

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Yossa Taluki ( Yossa Taluki )

Self - Musician

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Fracasseur ( Fracasseur )

Self - Musician

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Manda Tchebwa ( Manda Tchebwa )

Self - African Music Historian

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Clément Ossinondé ( Clément Ossinondé )

Self - Music Journalist

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Jean-Pierre Nimy Nzonga ( Jean-Pierre Nimy Nzonga )

Self - Congolese Music Historian

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Lubangi Muniania ( Lubangi Muniania )

Self - African Art Historian

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Biyevanga Lengemi ( Biyevanga Lengemi )

Self - Music Critic

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Christos Papadimitriou ( Christos Papadimitriou )

Self

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Mathilda Benatar ( Mathilda Benatar )

Self

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André Yoka Lye Mudaba ( André Yoka Lye Mudaba )

Self

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Raoul Yema Die Lala ( Raoul Yema Die Lala )

Self - Franco's Biographer

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Jean Goubald Kalala ( Jean Goubald Kalala )

Self - Singer

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Yves Luambo ( Yves Luambo )

Self - Franco's Son

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Jean 'Jamais Kolonga' Lema ( Jean 'Jamais Kolonga' Lema )

Self - Radio Host

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Victor Cornelis ( Victor Cornelis )

Self - Musician

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Aime Bassay ( Aime Bassay )

Self - Music Copyright Expert

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Jhimmy ( Jhimmy )

Self - Musician (archive footage)

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Grand Kallé ( Grand Kallé )

Self - Singer (archive footage)

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Docteur Nico ( Docteur Nico )

Self - Musician (archive footage)

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Franco ( Franco )

Self - Musician (archive footage)

King Baudouin of Belgium

King Baudouin of Belgium ( King Baudouin of Belgium )

Self (archive footage)

Patrice Lumumba

Patrice Lumumba ( Patrice Lumumba )

Self - Politician (archive footage)

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Thomas Kanza ( Thomas Kanza )

Self - Diplomat (voice) (archive footage)

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Jean Bolikango ( Jean Bolikango )

Self - Politician (archive footage)

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Joseph Kasa-Vubu ( Joseph Kasa-Vubu )

Self - Politician (archive footage)

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