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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The Rumba Kings

May 6, 2021

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Cast (44)

Self - Musician

Self - Singer

Self - Musician

Self - Singer

Self - Musician

Self - Singer

Self - Musician

Self - Singer

Self - Musician

Self - African Music Historian

Self - Music Journalist

Self - Congolese Music Historian

Self - African Art Historian

Self - Music Critic

Self

Self - Franco's Biographer

Self - Singer

Self - Franco's Son

Self - Radio Host

Self - Musician

Self - Music Copyright Expert

Self - Musician (archive footage)

Self - Singer (archive footage)

Self - Musician (archive footage)

Self (archive footage)

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Self - Diplomat (voice) (archive footage)

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Crew (22)

Directing

Director

Writing

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Production

Consulting Producer

Producer

Sound

Sound Effects Editor

Foley Artist

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Original Music Composer

Dialogue Editor

Sound Designer

Art

Graphic Designer

Camera

Camera Operator

Additional Director of Photography

Camera Operator

Director of Photography

Camera Operator

Costume & Make-Up

No data available

Crew

Technical Advisor

Additional Music

Editing

Editor

Lighting

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Visual Effects

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