Bernie Parry used to call himself a songer singwriter.

As to this debate, I like to be referred to as a singer songwriter, as it has no real preconceptions regarding the style or content. I can do the same songs, perhaps just me and a guitar and call it folk, or don't call it folk.

it is amazing how a label before somebody hears a song can predetermine their enjoyment. I reckon the genre classification on iTunes has a lot to answer for. You will be amazed how many folk artists prefer to have their music classified as something other than folk to allow people to listen before making a choice.

Folk, like it or lump it, as a word carries baggage, and some of it isn't complimentary.