Paul Pena

Paul Pena (January 26, 1950 – October 1, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. Pena was completely blind by the time he was 20.

Early life
Pena was born in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Pena spoke Cape Verdean Creole with his family while growing up. His grandfather, Francisco Pena, and father, Joaquim "Jack" Pena, were both professional musicians, and taught Paul to play Cape Verdean music.

Discography
Studio albums
Paul Pena, released in 1972 by Capitol Records
New Train, recorded in 1973, released in 2000 by Hybrid Recordings
Deep in the Heart of Tuva: Cowboy Music From the Wild East
Genghis Blues, released in 2000 by Six Degrees Records

Filmography
Genghis Blues, released in 1999 by Wadi Rum Productions

Other websites
Pena's official web site
Genghis Blues film site
Paul Pena at the Internet Movie Database

Category:1950 births
Category:2005 deaths
Category:Blues musicians
Category:Singers from Massachusetts
Category:American guitarists
Category:Musicians from Massachusetts