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