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Songs of Love, Play and Protest

Frank Schildt
Songs of Love, Play and Protest

Frank Schildt (1916–1988), born in the Netherlands, was a self-taught singer-musician. After the end of World War II, Schildt traveled throughout Western Europe playing guitar and singing folk songs for a livelihood. In 1958, he performed in several folk music clubs in the United States, eventually marrying an American woman and staying. On this recording, he performs songs from many countries, from Indonesia to the French Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe. To enhance the authenticity and mood of the songs, he sings the songs in their original language and varies his vocal delivery, from a soft, smooth bass for romantic love songs to a harsh gruffness when impersonating a defiant Englishman (Sam Hall) who is about to be hanged. Liner notes, written by Schildt, include a detailed autobiography, and background and translation of each song.

Track Listing

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Nina Bobo Frank Schildt 02:05
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Koleh Koleh Frank Schildt 02:02
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Adieu Foulard Frank Schildt 02:46
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J'ai Quitte a Regret Frank Schildt 02:22
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Ben Moin un 'ti Bo Frank Schildt 02:45
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Adam et Eve dans le Paradis Frank Schildt 01:29
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Oif dem Pripetchick Frank Schildt 02:39
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108
Ho' me Tigh' / Shera You mak me Shim / Limbosa / Ko-ko-lio-ko Frank Schildt 02:17
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Samuel Hall Frank Schildt 02:07
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Sarie Marais Frank Schildt 02:09
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Die Kat / Bobbejaan / Tannie met die Rooirokkie / Suikerbossie/ Hi Zikke Zumba Frank Schildt 05:12
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Florian Geier Lied Frank Schildt 02:34
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Immer Marchieren Frank Schildt 03:06
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Die Gedanken Sind Frei Frank Schildt 02:00
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Les Brigands Frank Schildt 02:43