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202195 minDocumentary, History, Music

The Rumba Kings

Is The Rumba Kings a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Rumba Kings worth watching? With a rating of 9/10, this Documentary, History, Music film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Rumba Kings Synopsis

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.

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Top Cast

Simaro Lutumba
Simaro LutumbaSelf - Musician
Roitelet
RoiteletSelf - Musician
Manu Dibango
Manu DibangoSelf - Musician
Paul Mwanga
Paul MwangaSelf - Singer
Papa Wemba
Papa WembaSelf - Singer
Verckys Kiamanguana
Verckys KiamanguanaSelf - Musician
Brazzos
BrazzosSelf - Musician
Papa Noel
Papa NoelSelf - Musician
Kuka Mathieu
Kuka MathieuSelf - Singer
Manuaku
ManuakuSelf - Musician

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Is The Rumba Kings worth watching?

Yes, The Rumba Kings is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 9/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Documentary, History, Music movies.

Is The Rumba Kings hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (9/10), The Rumba Kings is considered a hit among viewers.

What genre is The Rumba Kings?

The Rumba Kings is a Documentary, History, Music movie that In the fifties, when the future Democratic Republic of Congo was still a Belgian colony, an entire generation of musicians fused traditional African t...

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