In a new book, the former Sex Pistol — better known as Johnny Rotten — collects the lyrics to every song he's written over a provocative 40-year career.
For centuries, dengbej songs served as news bulletin, history lesson and evening's entertainment all in one. Master singers continue to perform. But efforts to preserve Kurdish culture have suffered.
On Close Ties, the veteran singer-songwriter looks back on his life and the friends who have held special places in it. Hear a conversation and live performance.