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Genghis Blues

1999 • 1h27m Documentary, Music

Rating

6.9/10

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0

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.

Details

Director

Roko Belic

Screenplay

Roko Belic

Cast

Paul Pena

Kongar-ol Ondar

Release date

7/19/1999

Status

Released

Origin country

US

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17