

MovieReleasedDocumentaryMusic
Genghis Blues
"The story of a blind blues musician's triumphant journey to the lost land of Tuva."
Rating7.0/10
Release1999
Runtime1h 27m
Votes18
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.
Original Language
en
Release Date
July 19, 1999
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WA
Wadi Rum Productions



















