Genghis Blues (1999)

July 19, 1999Documentary, Music1h 27m

The story of a blind blues musician's triumphant journey to the lost land of Tuva.

Overview

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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