Genghis Blues
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Released: Jul 19, 1999
Runtime: 1h 27m
Rating: ⭐ 6.9 / 10
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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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Paul Pena
himself
Kongar-ol Ondar
himself
