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This wonderful film celebrates the great Pan African music that came out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a nation that fought slavery and colonial oppression for its freedom. They forged a modern identity with the help of this music. In the 1950s, when the DRC was a Belgian colony, a generation of great Congolese musicians fused traditional African rhythms and music with Afro-Cuban rhythms and music to create the electrifying beat of a new Pan African sound called Congolese rumba. A beat that would carry Congo through its 1960s independence struggle and conquer Pan African nations and communities worldwide with its infectious groove, captivating guitar licks, and smooth vocals.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    94 minutes
  • Language
    French, Lingala
  • Country
    Belgium, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the, Morocco, Peru, France, United States
  • Premiere
    US
  • Director
    Alan Brain
  • Producer
    Alan Brain, Monica Carlson
  • Cast
    Antoine Nedule Montswet “Papa Noel”, Armand Mwango “Brazzos”, Augustin Muniania “Roitelet”, Daniel Rex Lusukamu Diame, Faugus Izeidi, Jean Goubald, Jean Nsita-Matama “Rolly”, Jean Paul Vangu “Guvano”, Jeannot Bombenga Wewando, Joseph Munange “Maproco”, Jules Shungu Wembadio “Papa Wemba” Manu Dibango, Moise Luntadila Nsona “Fracasseur”, Mukubuele Nzoku “Bikunda”, Nkuka Mathieu Mwana “Kuka Mathieu”, Paul Mizele, Paul Mwanga, Pierre Yantula Elengesa “Petit Pierre”, Pepe Felly Manuaku Waku, Simaro Lutumba, Verckys Kiamuangana Mateta, Yossa Taluki, Aime Bassay, André Yoka Lye Mudaba, Biyevanga Lengemi, Clément Ossinondé, Christos Papadimitriou, Jean Lema “Jamais Kolonga”, Jean-Pierre Nimy Nzonga, Lubangi Muniania, Manda Tchebwa, Mathilda Benatar, Raoul Yema Die Lala, Victor Cornelis, Yves Luambo
  • Cinematographer
    Alan Brain, Christopher Luna Victoria
  • Editor
    Alan Brain
  • Sound Design
    Mirella Bellido
  • Music
    Brian Steckler