Genghis Blues
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.
Cast: Paul Pena, Kongar-ol Ondar
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Genghis Blues
The story of a blind blues musician's triumphant journey to the lost land of Tuva.
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Roko Belic
- Producers
- Adrian Belic
- Cast
- Paul Pena, Kongar-ol Ondar
- Studio
- Wadi Rum Productions
Maturity rating
NRCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Russian, English
