folk

Example Sentences

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"Our main objective, other than making beautiful music, is to change the image around women in trad and folk," Canny said.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

As the son of famed English folk singer-songwriters Richard and Linda Thompson, he has a musical pedigree — and gifts that are wholly his own.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Indeed, the 44-year-old -- the son of popular telenovela actress Maria Sorte -- has become something of a folk superhero in a country worn down by violence, with the looks and attitude to match.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

The traditional folk song “Billy Boy” was first transformed into modern jazz by Ahmad Jamal in 1952, and that arrangement was also played by Red Garland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Nathan had the mark of the medicine folk!

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young