The Rumba Kings
“Congo's real treasure does not lie underground”
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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.
Cast
Simaro Lutumba
as Self - Musician
Roitelet
as Self - Musician
Manu Dibango
as Self - Musician
Paul Mwanga
as Self - Singer
Papa Wemba
as Self - Singer
Verckys Kiamanguana
as Self - Musician
Brazzos
as Self - Musician
Papa Noel
as Self - Musician
Kuka Mathieu
as Self - Singer
Manuaku
as Self - Musician
Guvano
as Self - Musician
Maproco
as Self - Musician
Petit Pierre
as Self - Musician
Bombenga
as Self - Singer
Rolly
as Self - Singer
Fagus Izeidi
as Self - Musician
Paul Mizele
as Self - Singer
Bikunda
as Self - Musician
Rex Lusukamu
as Self - Musician
Yossa Taluki
as Self - Musician
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Stream The Rumba Kings online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed documentary, history, and music movie originally produced in English and released in 2021, it's earned a solid 9.0/10 from 2 viewers worldwide.
About The Rumba Kings
“Congo's real treasure does not lie underground”
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. Running 95 minutes.
The Rumba Kings Cast and Characters
The cast features Simaro Lutumba (as Self - Musician), Roitelet (as Self - Musician), Manu Dibango (as Self - Musician), Paul Mwanga (as Self - Singer), and Papa Wemba (as Self - Singer). Their performances are a major reason The Rumba Kings has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason The Rumba Kings keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Rumba Kings?
The Rumba Kings runs for 95 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is The Rumba Kings good? What's the rating?
The Rumba Kings holds a 9.0/10 rating based on 2 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of The Rumba Kings?
The main cast includes Simaro Lutumba, Roitelet, Manu Dibango, and Paul Mwanga, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Rumba Kings available in English?
Yes — The Rumba Kings was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Rumba Kings released?
The Rumba Kings was released in 2021.
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What is The Rumba Kings about?
The Rumba Kings is a Documentary/History English-language film. 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.
When was The Rumba Kings released?
The Rumba Kings was released on May 6, 2021. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. The film was produced by Shift Visual Lab.
Who stars in The Rumba Kings?
The Rumba Kings stars Simaro Lutumba, Roitelet, Manu Dibango and Paul Mwanga. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Rumba Kings available in HD?
Yes, The Rumba Kings is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.