Another example of a fairly ridiculous opening post leading to an interesting thread.

I have no idea what the news item about Ani was about, but given an assumption that the description of Ani as a folksinger is likely to have been a background detail to the story rather than being germaine to the main story, I think the reporter may be forgiven for not researching the 1954 definition before deciding whether she was a folk-singer, a folksong singer, or just a singer in a slightly folkie style.

And Michael, I'll let Richard speak for himself, but I don't think he would regard June Tabor as a folksinger by his definition. Which is an example of why the definition, in my opinion, is out of date.