folk singer
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of folk singer
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Born and raised to Mexican parents in the Bronx, the budding folk singer has opened for Carla Morrison, DannyLux and Julieta Venegas — and will open for Gaby Moreno on Monday in NYC.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
"It's an eclectic family for sure," says Kara Jackson, a folk singer and poet who's been a regular guest at Gorillaz' recent shows.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
The Celtic folk singer, songwriter and harpist from the Irish-speaking Donegal Gaeltacht area of Gweedore recorded about 25 albums and sold millions of records worldwide.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
Sylvia Tyson, a folk singer, agreed: “He literally remembers everything he’s ever heard or seen.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
The French folk singer of i860, miraculously, sang again.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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