Unbeknownst to many, the origin of one of their favorite Latin dances—rumba—is actually the ancient kingdom of Kongo, that is now the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Congo-Brazzaville. This genre that was popularized in Cuba—and has since the beginning of the 20th century spread to countries in Latin America, Europe as well to Africa—has spurred several other music and dance genres across the globe. Support the artists buying the album.
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