The Sung Home tells the story of Kurdish singer-poets (dengbêjs) and the political context in which they perform. Their lyrics, life stories, and live performances offer fascinating insights into cultural practices, local politics and the contingencies of state borders.

Wendelmoet Hamelink, Ph.D. (2014) is currently a research fellow at Leiden University. She is an associate editor of the international peer-reviewed Kurdish Studies Journal and works on new research material regarding the memories and histories of Armenians originating from Sassoun.