A musicologist who had studied classical and other forms of Cuban music, Diez says her own way of seeing both music and the world changed when she became immersed in rumba culture as the tour ...

In a simplistic version of its history, Congolese rumba was inspired by the Cuban kind. That is true, but so is the reverse: the origins of Latin rumba lie in central Africa.

He and Mobasser tell Deadline why the project is a love letter to Congo’s cultural heritage. Congolese rumba is largely considered one of the most influential genres of African music and dance.

Fally Ipupa is a multitalented artist whose fusion of soukous, ndombolo and African pop ...

With the much hyped 11th session of Koroga Music Festival slated for March 13, 2016 live at the Arboretum starting 12 noon, that will witness a grand performance by one of DRC’s undisputed king ...

Q: You have labeled your style of music as Rumba Flamenca. How would you describe that? A: It’s a Latin rhythm with a Flamenco guitar style. It is a fusion of the two, really.

Three is a magic number for rumba singer-percussionist Pedrito Martinez. Saturday night at the Kennedy Center Jazz Club, he played an electrifying solo on a trio of bata drums, the goblet-shaped ...

Rumba star John Odhiambo Orondo popularly known as Johnny Junior Some say he is the best Rumba musician Kenya never had while others credit him for having redefined local Rumba music making it ...

Anuel released the music video for "Futbol y Rumba," a track off of his sophomore album Emmanuel, on Friday Maria Pasquini is the staff editor for human interest’s digital vertical at PEOPLE ...

Africa’s leading Congolese Rumba music is now on the list of the world cultural heritage of humanity after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) admitted ...

Following a few speeches, the music began with the all-female band Orquesta D'Caché. Yes, indeed. In case you didn't know, Cali has its share of pretty, fantastic, all-girl salsa bands.

Congolese rumba is largely considered one of the most influential genres of African music and dance. It is deep-rooted in Congo's anti-colonial fight of the 20th century, when the country was ...