Genghis Blues
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Genghis Blues
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 19, 1999
Runtime
1h 27m
Genres
Documentary, Music
User Score
69%
Original Title
Genghis Blues
Production Companies
Wadi Rum Productions
Director
Roko Belic
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
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