First-Time Viewing

Genghis Blues

Release Date:July 19, 1999

Running Time:87 min

Genres:Documentary, Music

Director

Roko Belic

Cast

Paul Pena Kongar-ol Ondar

Top billed cast (via TMDB).

Synopsis

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.

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