Genghis Blues (1999)

Documentary

Music

- 1h 27m

69 %

User Score

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.

Top Billed Cast

Paul Pena

himself

Kongar-ol Ondar

himself

Full Cast & Crew

Original Title

Genghis Blues

Status

Released

Original Language

Russian, English

Budget

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Revenue

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