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The Rumba Kings (2021)

2021-05-06 · FR
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Congo's real treasure does not lie underground.

Celebrate the epic quest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an African nation that fought colonial oppression, found freedom, and forged a new identity through music.

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Manu DibangoManu DibangoSelf - IntervieweeSimaro LutumbaSimaro LutumbaSelf - IntervieweePaul MwangaPaul MwangaSelf - Interviewee / VocalistPapa WembaPapa WembaSelf - SingerFrancoFrancoSelf - Guitarist (archive footage)Joseph 'Le Grand Kallé' KabaseleJoseph 'Le Grand Kallé' KabaseleSelf - Vocalist (archive footage)Nicolas 'Docteur Nico' KasandaNicolas 'Docteur Nico' KasandaSelf - Guitarist (archive footage)Augustin 'Roitelet' MunianiaAugustin 'Roitelet' MunianiaSelf - Interviewee / ContrabassistJean Paul 'Guvano' VanguJean Paul 'Guvano' VanguSelf - Interviewee / GuitaristPierre 'Petit Pierre' Yantula ElengesaPierre 'Petit Pierre' Yantula ElengesaSelf - Interviewee

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Music documentaryRumbaDemocratic republic of the congo

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Genre affinityMusic · DocumentaryTheme affinityMusic Documentary · Rumba · Democratic Republic Of The CongoActor preference327484 · 1566917 · 1566918Country preferenceUsDecade preference2020

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Celebrate the epic quest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an African nation that fought colonial oppression, found freedom, and forged a new identity through music.