folk song

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Recent Examples of folk song Gallagher plays Mate – the absence of proper names gives the musical the universality of a folk song – who genially greets and gives orders to ensemble of grizzled sailor-whalers setting off for the open sea. Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024 The Northwest Arkansas Women's Chorus, previously the Bella Vista Women's Chorus, sings a wide variety of musical selections ranging from popular songs, show tunes, folk songs and spiritual arrangements to classic compositions of Benjamin Britten, Gustav Holst and Johannes Brahms. Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 23 Sep. 2024 The film tells the story of a young poet and singer steeped in an ancient Moroccan form of folk song called aita, but forced to perform trashy pop songs in bars filled with abusive men. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2024 So her team began integrating cultural practices into their conservation efforts by mentioning storks in prayer and folk songs, and adding Hargila motifs to traditional garments. Eduardo Garcia, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for folk song 
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Noun
  • The music moves from inventive, engaging art song to smoldering improvisations in which Wilkins and his bandmates—anchored by his regular colleagues Micah Thomas on piano, Rick Rosato on bass and Kweku Sumbry on drums—push to the outer limits.
    Steve Hochman, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
  • As a map of Austin’s musical journey, the recital moved through spirituals and standard repertoire into 20th-century and contemporary art song and opera.
    Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2023
Noun
  • With collectors ranging from royalty to celebrities like Justin Bieber, Shakira, and Bad Bunny, Jacob’s work has become synonymous with innovative pop culture reinterpretation.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • May Records showed there was no evidence of a mass shooting plot for Dogwood Dell in 2022, VCU grads protested Youngkin's commencement speech by walking out, and pop star Chappell Roan performed in Richmond.
    Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Perry was also on hand to record the first time The Beatles worked together after their split for a song on drummer Ringo Starr's first solo album, Sentimental Journey.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Anderson released her first solo album, Music From My Heart, in 2017.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The chords are the same in the verse and the chorus.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
  • That lasting unity is reflected gorgeously in the song's chorus, as indie breakout MJ Lenderman joins Crutchfield over cozy banjo and guitars to deliver the richest harmonies of the year.
    EW.com, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In an early Christmas surprise, McCartney gifted fans at London's O2 Arena with a guest appearance from Starr, the famed drummer, and fellow British rocker Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones on Thursday night.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Moto boots are ready to hit the road or runway in supple calfskin leather, sensual suede takes on a life of its own in the form of fringe, and smooth studs appear more ritzy than rocker.
    Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The walls of Evin Prison have cracked because of the chants of these women.
    Christiane Amanpour, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The chants that got Hamada and scores of others killed ring through Damascus.
    Claire Harbage, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Singing over gruff hip-hop beats and ethereal minimalist ballads, the Argentine singer weaves a provocative tale of self-discovery with diaristic lyrics that excavate self-acceptance, intense romance and emotional maturity.
    Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • These are ballads about cheating and addiction, and reflections on wistful memories and true love.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • For about an hour one recent afternoon, solo adult visitors reacted with childlike glee, snapping selfies in front of the massive bones.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The stories take some joy in showing how wicked these people are but even more glee in turning them into bloody messes by the end.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024

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