Film
Genghis Blues
1999 · 1h 27m · Documentary · Music
The story of a blind blues musician's triumphant journey to the lost land of Tuva.
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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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Cast
Crew
- Roko BelicDirector · Writer · Editor
- Adrian BelicProducer
Media
Details
- Release date
- July 19, 1999
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Rated
- NR
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
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