Simaro Lutumba
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Movie
Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
The Rumba Kings
20211h 35m9.0 TMDB
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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.
Directed by Alan Brain
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Cast
Roitelet
Self - Musician
Manu Dibango
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Paul Mwanga
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Papa Wemba
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Verckys Kiamanguana
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Brazzos
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Papa Noel
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Kuka Mathieu
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Manuaku
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Guvano
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Maproco
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Petit Pierre
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Bombenga
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