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.
Released: May 06, 2021
Runtime: 95 minutes
Genre: Documentary, History, Music
Stars: Simaro Lutumba, Roitelet, Manu Dibango, Paul Mwanga, Papa Wemba, Verckys Kiamanguana
Crew: Mirella Bellido (Sound Designer), Manda Tchebwa (Technical Advisor), Alan Brain (Director), Alastair Johnston (Consulting Producer), Alan Brain (Director of Photography), Alan Brain (Editor)