Genghis Blues
The story of a blind blues musician's triumphant journey to the lost land of Tuva.
Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Paul Pena
himself
Kongar-ol Ondar
himself
Frequently Asked Questions
Genghis Blues was released on July 19, 1999.
The runtime of Genghis Blues is 1h 27m.
Genghis Blues is a Documentary, Music movie.
Genghis Blues has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Genghis Blues is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Genghis Blues was directed by Roko Belic.
The main cast of Genghis Blues includes Paul Pena, Kongar-ol Ondar.
Genghis Blues is originally in English.