THE RUMBA KINGS

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By Alan BRAIN DELGADO

Art - Culture - Completed 2021

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Visions du Réel 2021

- Year of production
- 2021
- Genres
- Art - Culture, Historical
- Countries
- PERU, USA
- Languages
- FRENCH
- Duration
- 95 mn
- Director(s)
- Alan BRAIN DELGADO
- Producer(s)
- Monica CARLSON (SHIFT VISUAL LAB LLC)
- Synopsis
- The Rumba Kings documentary film tells the epic story of Congolese Rumba, the music genre that forged Congo’s national identity and conquered all Sub-Saharan Africa with captivating guitar sounds; the beat that created continental music stars that are as famous and beloved in Africa as The Beatles or The Rolling Stones are in the West. Through exclusive interviews with stars of the golden era of Congolese Rumba, never-before-seen live music performances, unreleased photos, and rare archival footage, The Rumba Kings brings back the mesmerizing rhythm of Congolese Rumba and their legendary stars such as: Franco Luambo and the OK Jazz orchestra, Grand Kallé and the African Jazz orchestra and Dr. Nico. This is the journey of the sound that helped a nation fight oppression and find freedom through music. Sit back, pump up the volume, and meet The Rumba Kings. Because Congo’s real treasure does not lie underground.