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Genghis Blues
1999 1h 27m Roko Belic

Genghis Blues

★ 7.8 IMDb
Music & Musical Documentary
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.

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Awards & Festivals
Nominated Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film
Won Sundance Audience Award: U.S. Documentary
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