Genghis Blues

1999

  • Documentary
  • Music

6.9

17

July 19, 1999

1h 27m

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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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Original Title

Genghis Blues

Spoken Languages

Russian, English

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United States of America

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