The Rumba Kings
movie

Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
Released May 06, 2021
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Overview
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.
Cast
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Simaro Lutumba
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Self - Musician
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Roitelet
as
Self - Musician
Manu Dibango
as
Self - Musician
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Paul Mwanga
as
Self - Singer
Papa Wemba
as
Self - Singer
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Verckys Kiamanguana
as
Self - Musician
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Brazzos
as
Self - Musician
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Papa Noel
as
Self - Musician
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Kuka Mathieu
as
Self - Singer
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Manuaku
as
Self - Musician
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Guvano
as
Self - Musician
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Maproco
as
Self - Musician
Crew
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Alan Brain
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Director
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Manda Tchebwa
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Technical Advisor
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Alastair Johnston
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Consulting Producer
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Mirella Bellido
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Sound Designer
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Alan Brain
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Director of Photography
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Alan Brain
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Editor
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Alan Brain
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Producer
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Monica Carlson
as
Producer
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Alastair Johnston
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Technical Advisor
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Brian Steckler
as
Original Music Composer
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Christopher Luna Victoria
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Additional Director of Photography
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Corey Florin
as
Camera Operator