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.
Quick Stats
9.0
TMDB Rating
2
Votes
1h 35m
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Key Crew
DirectorAlan Brain
CinematographyAlan Brain
ComposerMirella Bellido
EditorAlan Brain
Production DesignSrdan Pesic
Produced by
Shift Visual Lab
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Cast
S
Simaro Lutumba
Self - Musician
R
Roitelet
Self - Musician
Manu Dibango
Self - Musician
P
Paul Mwanga
Self - Singer
Papa Wemba
Self - Singer
V
Verckys Kiamanguana
Self - Musician
B
Brazzos
Self - Musician
P
Papa Noel
Self - Musician
K
Kuka Mathieu
Self - Singer
M
Manuaku
Self - Musician
G
Guvano
Self - Musician
M
Maproco
Self - Musician
P
Petit Pierre
Self - Musician
B
Bombenga
Self - Singer
R
Rolly
Self - Singer
