Genghis Blues

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1999, Movie, 1h 27min

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

Director:

Roko Belic

Cast:

Paul Pena,

Kongar-ol Ondar

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7.8

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Critic Marc Savlov

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...the type of story that if you heard it on the street might seem too improbable to believe, or too bizarre for its own good, but once seen it sticks to the memory like synaptic epoxy.

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"Genghis Blues" is a documentary that follows the incredible journey of blind blues musician Paul Pena as he discovers and masters the ancient art of Tuvan throat singing. From his home in the United States to the remote land of Tuva, Paul's quest takes him on a fascinating and transformative adventure, culminating in a rare performance at the triennial throat singing festival. Along the way, he immerses himself in a rich cultural exchange, blending the traditions of two seemingly disparate worlds. With the guidance of legendary blues musician B.B. King, Paul's remarkable voice and spirit captivate audiences and bring together people from different backgrounds, illustrating the universal power of music to transcend borders and unite humanity.

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