On the Rumba River

In 1948, his first hit record made him a star. Fame was a fleeting reward for African vocalist Wendo Kolosoy, however, as the singer was forced into poverty during the rule of dictator Mobutu Sese Seko. Decades later, Kolosoy engineered his triumphant return, and his entrancing life story is told in this documentary that celebrates his talents and his connection to the Congolese people. 82 min. Soundtrack: Lingala; Subtitles: English. In Lingala with English subtitles.