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.

"Congo's real treasure does not lie underground"

Credits

Alan BrainDirector

Simaro LutumbaSelf - Musician

RoiteletSelf - Musician

Manu DibangoSelf - Musician

Paul MwangaSelf - Singer