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Genghis Blues

The story of a blind blues musician's triumphant journey to the lost land of Tuva.
Jul 19, 1999 · 1h 27m
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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

Paul Pena
himself
Kongar-ol Ondar
himself
Directed by Roko Belic

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Released
Original language
EN
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Production
Wadi Rum Productions
Country
US

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