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Genghis Blues (1999)

Genghis Blues (1999)

Music Documentary

The story of a blind blues musician's triumphant journey to the lost land of Tuva.

Release Date: 1999, July 19
Directors: Roko Belic
Countries: United States of America
Production: Wadi Rum Productions
Cast: Paul Pena, Kongar-ol Ondar

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.

Keywords:

blues throat singing tuva