Folksinger (noun)

1. A musician who performs traditional or folk music.
2. A musician who performs music that is passed down by oral tradition.

Origin:

From the combination of the words "folk" and "singer" meaning a musician who performs traditional or folk music.

Examples:

1. Bob Dylan is considered one of the most influential folksingers of the 20th century.
2. The folksinger sang traditional songs from her culture.
3. She was a gifted folksinger, able to play several instruments.
4. The audience was entranced by the folksinger's powerful voice and emotive delivery.
5. He was a folksinger who sang about the struggles of the common people.