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Genghis Blues

Documentary | Music

6.9

Release Date

July 19, 1999

Duration

87 min

Status

Released

Language

en

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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Paul Pena

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Paul Pena

Kongar-ol Ondar

himself

Kongar-ol Ondar

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