Genghis Blues

IMDb 6.9 1999 • 87 min • DocumentaryMusic

Director

Roko Belic

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Paul Pena
Paul Pena himself
Kongar-ol Ondar
Kongar-ol Ondar himself