VOICED : Congolese rumba officialy part of coveted UN culture list

The video explores the cultural significance of Congolese rumba, its historical journey from Africa to the Americas, and its return to its roots. It highlights the efforts to have rumba recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and its role in uniting the Congolese people. The video also discusses the evolution of rumba alongside jazz and its impact on modern Congolese society.

What is the significance of the independence chacha in African independence movements?

What efforts has the National Institute of Arts in Kinshasa made regarding Congolese rumba?

How did the slave trade influence the development of music in the Americas?

In what ways has Congolese rumba become a holistic part of life for the Congolese people?

Describe the role of live bands in preserving the tradition of Congolese rumba.