Usage Note
Liedermacher describes a singer who writes and performs their own socially or politically engaged songs, associated with the German folk and protest tradition. It is broader than the English 'singer-songwriter', often implying critical commentary.
Examples
"Der Liedermacher begleitete seine kritischen Texte nur mit der Gitarre."
Natural Translation
The singer-songwriter accompanied his critical lyrics with just a guitar.
Literal Translation
The song-maker accompanied his critical texts only with the guitar.
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