Genghis Blues
“The story of a blind blues musician's triumphant journey to the lost land of Tuva.”
1999•NR•1h 27m•7.1•Released
DocumentaryMusic
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.
Director
Roko Belic
Writer
Roko Belic
Languages
Russian, English
Studio
Wadi Rum Productions
Cast
Paul Pena
himself
Kongar-ol Ondar
himself
Production
Company
Wadi Rum Productions
Producer
Adrian Belic
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