There are various English-language versions of "O, Christmas Tree," each of which traces its origins to a traditional German folk song that, at least initially, was unrelated to Christmas.

The rediscovery of democratic traditions of folk song in Germany after the Second World War was not just the counter-reaction of singers and academics to the misuse of German folk song by the Nazis.

She will introduce a set of German lieder from the 19th century by Robert Schumann followed by 20th century songs by Britten and Barber.

Bill Frisell: The Best of Bill Frisell: Vol. 1 - Folk Songs album review by John Kelman, published on February 28, 2009. Find thousands jazz reviews at All About Jazz!