Rumba on the River: A History of the Popular Music of the Two Congos

Captivating study of the flowering of Congo music, during the fight to consolidate their hard-won independence.

Rumba on the River presents a snapshot of an era when the currents of tradition and modernization collided to produce a unique music along the banks of the Congo River. It is the story of twin capitals engulfed in political struggle, and the vibrant new music that flowered amidst the ferment.