Kamal's Song

Kamal is Kurdish, I was good friends with him about seven years ago. We both used to work for a Norfolk farmers co-op, and set up markets in London, where Kamal lived. He had an appalling and epic refugee story, that began when his family had to get him smuggled out of Kurdistan after deserting from Sadam's army conscription. His journey passed through Turkey, went across Europe and ended in London. Unfortunately I can't remember the details well enough to do it justice in writing here, he told me while we were working over a busy morning. Unfortunately we ended up having strong words over something stupid, and fell out. Kamal's tempestuous temper made it clear to me this was best left. I moved to Bristol and have had no contact since.

We recorded this with the intention of him sending it to his family back home. I'm sad to say we never got around to doing that. I've no way of contacting him now so thought I'd put it up here.

I've got no idea what its about or where it comes from, so anyone who recognises it, please comment. #kurdistan #folk #song #documentary