Traditional Songs of Denmark

Here are sixteen all-time favourite Danish songs including several written by Hans Christian Andersen himself. With lyrics in Danish and English, as well as musical arrangements for voice and guitar/piano, this is a unique celebration of Denmark’s musical traditions and love of communal singing. Each song is also beautifully performed on the accompanying CD and the book itself is illustrated by renowned British artist Paul Cox. From lyrical songs and anthems to folk themes and the popular ‘I’m Hans Christian Andersen’, here is a unique musical portrait of a nation with a time-honoured love of singing.