Patti Smith to release new album 'Banga' on June 5

The album is inspired by Smith's 'unique dreams and observations'. Amongst the tracks are a ballad in memory of Amy Winehouse (This Is The Girl), and a birthday song written for Johnny Depp (Nine).

Featured guests include former Television frontman Tom Verlaine and Brooklyn-based recording musician Jack Petruzzelli as well as Smith's son Jackson and daughter Jesse Paris.

The first single, 'April Fool,' is available digitally from April 3.

Banga was recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York City ...

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