Genghis blues

Genghis blues

DVD - 2000

The story of a Paul Pena, a blind American blues musician, and his trek to Tuva to live among its inhabitants and compete in their triennial khoomei (throat singing) contest. He is accompanied by a documentary film team and Tuvinian throat singer Kongar-ol Ondar.

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Subjects
Pena, Paul, > 1950-
Blues musicians.
Blind musicians.
Throat singing > Russia (Federation) > Tuva.
Folk music > Russia (Federation) > Tuva.
Vocal music > Russia (Federation) > Tuva.
Folk songs, Tuvinian > Russia (Federation) > Tuva.
Documentary films.
Tuva (Russia) > Social life and customs.
Published
[New York, NY?] : Docurama : Distributed in the U.S. by New Video c2000.
Language
English
Tuvinian
Other Authors
Roko Belic (-), Adrian Belic, Paul Pena, 1950-, Kongar Ondar, 1962-
Item Description
Originally released as a motion picture in 1999.
"Copyright 2000 Medium, Inc."--Disc surface.
Special features include: Concert footage ; running commentary ; interview with filmmakers ; Paul Pena bio ; Tuva information page ; interactive menus ; web links.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (DVD) (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Format
Stereo.
Audience
MPAA rating: Not rated.
Awards
Winner: Sundance Audience Award; Oscar nominee: Best Documentary (2000)
ISBN
9780767031356
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