Meaning of the word folk-singer in English

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folk-singer

US /ˈfoʊk ˌsɪŋ.ɚ/
UK /ˈfəʊk ˌsɪŋ.ər/

Noun

a person who specializes in singing folk songs (= traditional songs):

Example:
He worked with legendary folk singer, Woody Guthrie.