This is a very entertaining film about a blind San Francisco blues player (Paul Pena) who became captivated with Tuvan throat singing, and the odyssey that ensues. Interestingly, the story starts with the phsysicist Richard Feynman, who became fascinated with the country of Tuva shortly before his death. Through a series of connections, this results in Paul Pena going to Tuva to compete in their annual throat singing competition (first prize is a horse). It's quite a moment when he takes the stage in the middle of the film, though my interest faded a bit after that. Overall though, a great slice of musical life!
Last weekend we attended a memorial concert for Mr. Pena, which had a pretty wonderful range of performers as you might imagine. Turns out blues (kudos to "Big Bones") and throat singing make a pretty interesting mix.
