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.

Release Date

May 6, 2021

Status

Released

Original Title

The Rumba Kings

Runtime

1h 35min

Budget

Revenue

Language

French, Lingala

Production Companies

Shift Visual Lab