What is another word for folk singer?
Pronunciation: [fˈə͡ʊk sˈɪŋə] (IPA) 
A folk singer is a musician who typically plays acoustic and traditional music, often with lyrics that reflect social or political issues. Synonyms for folk singer include troubadour, balladeer, minstrel, singer-songwriter, and bard. Troubadours were medieval poets and musicians who wrote and performed songs about chivalry and courtly love. Balladeers also sang songs with poetic lyrics, but focused on more common topics such as love, hardship, and humor. Minstrels were musicians who entertained people in public spaces with simple instruments like the lute or harp. Singer-songwriters are modern-day artists who compose and perform their own music with lyrical content usually expressing personal concerns or emotional states. Finally, a bard is a poet or storyteller who sings or recites tales of heroism and cultural heritage.
