folk singer
noun
variants
or less commonly folksinger
or folk-singer
: one who sings folk songs or sings in a style associated with folk songs
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Timothee Chalamet’s turn as Dylan is almost comically brooding at times and Edward Norton’s Pete Seeger is like a folk singer version of Mr. Rogers, but their singing and demeanor are both spot on, and Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez is fun to watch.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
Canada also recognized as an Officer folk singer Heather Rankin, who is known for her solo work and being part of iconic The Rankin Family band.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
The movie, which stars Chalamet as Dylan, follows the singer’s rise from Minnesota to West Village balladeer to revolutionary folk singer.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
So, essentially, a folk singer who’s in the Recording Academy is told to only vote in the folk categories.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
Canada also recognized as an Officer folk singer Heather Rankin, who is known for her solo work and being part of iconic The Rankin Family band.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
The movie, which stars Chalamet as Dylan, follows the singer’s rise from Minnesota to West Village balladeer to revolutionary folk singer.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
So, essentially, a folk singer who’s in the Recording Academy is told to only vote in the folk categories.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for folk singer
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“Folk singer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folk%20singer. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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folksinger
noun
folk·sing·er
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: a singer of folk songs
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