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 ...

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.

Denver's hottest club for all things Latin, La Rumba has been a staple of the Denver club scene since 1997, earning a loyal following of dance and music lovers. Today the club at 99 West Ninth ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Papa Wemba, a musician known around the world as the king of Congolese rumba, was pronounced dead on April 24 following a collapse on stage during a concert the night before in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

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 ...

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 ...