Get 20% off a Lifetime Plex Pass

Enjoy this special deal, this Geek Week only.Learn More

The Rumba Kings

Directed by Alan Brain
2021    1h 35m
Documentary, Music, History
7.6
Add to Watchlist
The Rumba Kings celebrates the epic quest of Congolese Rumba. The music that helped the Congo fight colonial oppression and find freedom. The rhythm that gave birth to Africa's independence anthem and captivated the continent for decades.
Where to Watch The Rumba Kings
Cast of The Rumba Kings
  • Simaro LutumbaSelf - Musician
  • RoiteletSelf - Musician
  • Manu DibangoSelf - Musician
  • Paul MwangaSelf - Singer
  • Papa WembaSelf - Singer
  • Verckys KiamanguanaSelf - Musician
  • BrazzosSelf - Musician
  • Papa NoelSelf - Musician
  • Kuka MathieuSelf - Singer
  • ManuakuSelf - Musician
  • GuvanoSelf - Musician
  • MaprocoSelf - Musician
  • Petit PierreSelf - Musician
  • BombengaSelf - Singer
  • RollySelf - Singer
  • Fagus IzeidiSelf - Musician
  • Paul MizeleSelf - Singer
  • BikundaSelf - Musician
  • Rex LusukamuSelf - Musician
  • Yossa TalukiSelf - Musician
  • FracasseurSelf - Musician
  • Manda TchebwaSelf - African Music Historian
  • Clément OssinondéSelf - Music Journalist
  • Jean-Pierre Nimy NzongaSelf - Congolese Music Historian
  • Lubangi MunianiaSelf - African Art Historian
  • Biyevanga LengemiSelf - Music Critic
  • Christos PapadimitriouSelf
  • Mathilda BenatarSelf
  • André Yoka Lye MudabaSelf
  • Raoul Yema Die LalaSelf - Franco's Biographer
  • Jean Goubald KalalaSelf - Singer
  • Yves LuamboSelf - Franco's Son
  • Jean 'Jamais Kolonga' LemaSelf - Radio Host
  • Victor CornelisSelf - Musician
  • Aime BassaySelf - Music Copyright Expert
  • JhimmySelf - Musician (archive footage)
  • Grand KalléSelf - Singer (archive footage)
  • Docteur NicoSelf - Musician (archive footage)
  • FrancoSelf - Musician (archive footage)
  • King Baudouin of BelgiumSelf (archive footage)
  • Patrice LumumbaSelf - Politician (archive footage)
  • Thomas KanzaSelf - Diplomat (voice) (archive footage)
  • Jean BolikangoSelf - Politician (archive footage)
  • Joseph Kasa-VubuSelf - Politician (archive footage)

Take Plex everywhere

Watch free anytime, anywhere, on almost any device.
See the full list of supported devices