Singer-songwriter

A singer-songwriter is a person who writes and performs their own works. They often accompany themselves on a musical instrument.^[1] Singer-songwriters write the music, the lyrics, sing, play the musical instruments, and often manage themselves.^[2]

The term became popular in the 1960s. It referred to a specific type of performer who wrote certain kinds of music and lyrics.^[1]

References

1. Shepherd, John, ed. (2003). Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World: Volume 11: Performance and Production. Continuum. p. 198. ISBN 0826463223. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
2. Rodgers, Jeffrey Pepper (2003). The Complete Singer-Songwriter:A Troubadour's Guide to Writing, Performing, Recording & Business. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. vi. ISBN 0879307692.