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

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