The Rumba Kings

Spoken: French/Lingala. Subtitles: English.

The Rumba Kings celebrates the quest of the DRC, that fought colonial oppression, found freedom, and forged a new identity through music.  In the 1950s, when the Democratic Republic of the Congo was a Belgian colony, a generation of Congolese musicians fused traditional African rhythms with Afro-Cuban music to create the electrifying beat of Congolese rumba. A beat that would conquer entire Africa with its infectious groove, captivating guitar licks, and smooth vocals.