About

What to expect

Congolese rumba is a lively mix of music and dance, rooted in Congo's urban culture and carried by generations, diaspora and communities worldwide.

  • Festive ode to Congolese rumba
  • Five years after UNESCO recognition
  • "Na Lola" means "to the north"
  • Rumba's journey from Congo to Brussels
  • Klay Mahungu with orchestra Mythique Rumba
  • Special guest Trecy La Cayenne
  • Rumba musicians from Brussels and Paris

Line-up

Listen before you go

Mythique Rumba (Live at Muziekpublique)

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Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.

Questions

When does Rumba Na Lola start and end?

Rumba Na Lola runs Saturday, 19 December 2026, 20:00 until 22:00.

Where is Rumba Na Lola?

Rumba Na Lola takes place at Paleis voor Schone Kunsten, Ravensteinstraat 23, Brussel.

Who plays at Rumba Na Lola?

The line-up of Rumba Na Lola: Klay Mahungu, Mythique Rumba, Trecy La Cayenne.

What does "Na Lola" mean?

"Na Lola" means "to the north". It refers to the journey of rumba from Congo toward Brussels.

Is there more about Congolese rumba?

Yes, there is a lecture on 14 December in Bozar. The description invites you not to miss it.

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Getting there

Paleis voor Schone Kunsten, Ravensteinstraat 23, 1000 Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE

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