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Genghis Blues

Where:

🇲🇳 Mongolia

When:

The 1990s

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.

Released in 1999 — 87 minutes

Genres:

Documentary Music

Language:

English