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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The first artist featured in the program is Kevin Kaarl, a folk singer-songwriter from Mexico who has become a standout voice in contemporary Latin music.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2026
The outdoor Kansas City theater announced that legendary American folk singer and songwriter Bob Dylan will take the stage Saturday, July 4, as a part of a spring and summer tour.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
During the interview, Simon looked back at his time as a folk singer in England in the Sixties, prior to the breakthrough success of Simon and Garfunkel.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
The folk singer-songwriter's new documentary follows his life during and after a whirlwind tour.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2026
The outdoor Kansas City theater announced that legendary American folk singer and songwriter Bob Dylan will take the stage Saturday, July 4, as a part of a spring and summer tour.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
During the interview, Simon looked back at his time as a folk singer in England in the Sixties, prior to the breakthrough success of Simon and Garfunkel.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
The folk singer-songwriter's new documentary follows his life during and after a whirlwind tour.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Folk singer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folk%20singer. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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folksinger
noun
folk·sing·er
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: a singer of folk songs
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