Genghis Blues

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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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary,

Music

Duration:

87 minutes

Year:

1999

Director:

Roko Belic

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Company:

Wadi Rum Productions

Cast:
Paul Pena

himself

Kongar-ol Ondar

himself

Crew:
Roko Belic

Director

Roko Belic

Writer

Roko Belic

Cinematography

Roko Belic

Editor

Adrian Belic

Producer