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06/05/2021 Documentary, History, Music 1h 35m
90
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Congo's real treasure does not lie underground

Overview

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.

  1. Alan Brain

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Simaro Lutumba

    Self - Musician

  2. Roitelet

    Self - Musician

  3. Manu Dibango

    Self - Musician

  4. Paul Mwanga

    Self - Singer

  5. Papa Wemba

    Self - Singer

  6. Verckys Kiamanguana

    Self - Musician

  7. Brazzos

    Self - Musician

  8. Papa Noel

    Self - Musician

  9. Kuka Mathieu

    Self - Singer

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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