On the Rumba River

On the Rumba River

2007
1h 26m
7.0

7.0/10

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Overview

Wendo Kolosoy was a former boxer and ship's mechanic from the Congo who in 1948 recorded a song called "Marie Louise" as Papa Wendo. Wendo's music, an infectious blend of Latin and African rhythms, took the nation by storm and he became an overnight star among the Congolese. However, while the sound Wendo created proved to have a lasting influence in the Congo, his own fame waned, and as he slipped into obscurity, he watched the sad history of his nation unfold, as the end of colonialism led to wave after wave of bloody violence. Wendo's music, however, has been discovered by a new generation of music fans, and the aging musician continues to perform as often as he can.

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Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Countries
France
Spoken Languages
French Lingala

Quick Facts

Release Date September 1, 2007
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt1241326

Cast

Wendo Kolosoy
Wendo Kolosoy

Himself

Key Crew

Jacques Sarasin
Director
Jacques Sarasin
Writer

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