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Genghis Blues

Genghis Blues

1999-07-19 87 Min 7.079

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.

Original Title

Genghis Blues

Director

Roko Belic
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Paul Pena
himself
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Kongar-ol Ondar
himself