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Recent Examples of folk song
That meant to ban the Korean language, to ban Korean folk songs from being sung.
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Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
The reflection on language, image and sound also unfolds in the evolution of the voice-over, which turns into children’s cries, folk songs passed down from mother to child, and accounts of violence and sacrifice spoken tenderly.
—Cátia Rodrigues, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
The musical Mescal shows off his impressive pipes, singing some old folk songs in the film’s first trailer, released on July 24.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 July 2025
McCurdy’s post-posthumous credits: a BBC documentary, two biographies, a Celtic folk song, and a murder mystery weekend.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
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Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
The reflection on language, image and sound also unfolds in the evolution of the voice-over, which turns into children’s cries, folk songs passed down from mother to child, and accounts of violence and sacrifice spoken tenderly.
—Cátia Rodrigues, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
The musical Mescal shows off his impressive pipes, singing some old folk songs in the film’s first trailer, released on July 24.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 July 2025
McCurdy’s post-posthumous credits: a BBC documentary, two biographies, a Celtic folk song, and a murder mystery weekend.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folk song
Noun
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The performance highlights a blend of musical theater, art song and opera, bringing together four opera singers for a program that celebrates motherhood, family, love and all that life offers.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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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
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Neither built around the traditional J-pop structure of A-melody/B-melody/chorus nor modeled after the Western verse/chorus format, the track’s composition feels innovative — offering a glimpse into an entirely new dimension of pop.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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Back last year after a prolonged hiatus, the VS show's prominent post in pop culture remains unassailable, as much an event to watch as an awards show or holiday special.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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This year’s lineup will feature more than 30 bands and solo artists, with San Diego’s Slightly Stoopid headlining on Friday, Sublime on Saturday and Rebelution on Sunday.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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After a brief stint signed to a label early in her solo career, the singer has had to navigate releasing music entirely on her own.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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The self-deprecation added to the chorus lamenting his skid at the plate.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Hill joined an emotional chorus of friends, fans and fellow musicians who paid tribute to D’Angelo on Tuesday, a roster that included Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, Tyler, the Creator, Missy Elliott, Doja Cat, DJ Premiere and many more.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
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While no official cause of death has been confirmed, TMZ—which cited anonymous sources—reported that the rocker was on life support after falling in his studio a few weeks ago and suffering a brain bleed.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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However, the rocker said things were calm despite the chaos.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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The crowd happened to begin its chant as Romo spoke.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The loudest chant of the night?—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The lush ballad finds JISOO and Malik blending their distinct voices while delivering emotional lyrics about letting the past go for the sake of new love.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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The song becomes a longing ballad to finding the person you’re meant to end up with, like swans in the wild, showing how Zardoya draws specific connections to the topography around her and the feelings that live deep inside her.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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Among the many items covering the table were a seasonal vegetable salad, a Margherita pizza the kids shared and an order of Strozzapretti for me, all of which were eaten with glee.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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When the fort commander surrendered his sword, shrieks of glee ripped from the throats of the Green Mountain Boys.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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