Genghis Blues

Release Date: 1999-07-19

Runtime: 87

Languages: Pусский | English

Rating: 6.9

Votes: 16

Genres: Documentary | Music

Director: Roko Belic

Description: 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 the...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.Read More

Production Companies:

Wadi Rum Productions