Genghis Blues
Genghis Blues

Genghis Blues

6.9(17 votes)
1999
1h 27m
Documentary
Music

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.

Production

Wadi Rum Productions

Cast

Paul Pena

Paul Pena

himself

Kongar-ol Ondar

Kongar-ol Ondar

himself

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