Genghis Blues (1999)

  • NR
  • 07/19/1999 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 1h 27m

Overview

Blind blues musician Paul Pena is perhaps best known for his song "Jet Airliner". In 1993, Pena heard Tuvan throat singing over his shortwave radio and subsequently taught himself how to reproduce these extraordinary sounds. This documentary follows him to Tuva, where he takes part in a throat singing competition. Languages featured in the film include English, Russian and Tuvan.

Roko Belic

Director, Writer

Cast

Paul Pena's headshot

Paul Pena

himself
Kongar-ol Ondar's headshot

Kongar-ol Ondar

himself

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