Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Congo are campaigning to protect Congolese rumba - a music steeped in historic anti-colonial significance
KINSHASA, Oct 6 - Perched on a corner of the stage at La Septente, an open-air club in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa, Manda Chante sings the lilting opening to "Independence Cha Cha", an old anthem for African anti-colonial movements.
Sixty-one years later, rumba remains at the core of African music, and a movement has emerged to cement its reputation and secure its protection. The list helps demonstrate the diversity of heritage and raises awareness about its importance. If Congolese rumba were to be added, it would join the hawker food of Singapore, sauna culture of Finland and traditional irrigation systems in the United Arab Emirates, among countless other customs on the list.
Re-exported to Africa in the early 20th century on vinyl, it found a ready audience in the two Congos, who recognised the rhythms as their own.
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