The Art Bears did an album called Winter Songs 30 years ago. A bit of a belter it is too - well in with the folky aesthetic albeit couched in a more progressive vocabulary with respect of song-writing & musical philosophy. And Dagmar Krause is always a joy to listen to. Check these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKcaBmDOT_A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jgs6EKgpG0w