minstrel
what it is
A minstrel was a medieval European bard who told stories through songs. In the modern RPG and fantasy fandom, minstrel has a similar meaning: a singer-songwriter (often close to folk music) who performs songs based on fantasy or medieval history. This meaning of term is especially popular in Russia, as seen by top artists.
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questions
What is minstrel?
A minstrel was a medieval European bard who told stories through songs. In the modern RPG and fantasy fandom, minstrel has a similar meaning: a singer-songwriter (often close to folk music) who performs songs based on fantasy or medieval history. This meaning of term is especially popular in Russia, as seen by top artists.
What are good minstrel albums to start with?
Try Restrain This Refrain by オレオレウサギ and Músiques per acompanyar l’àguila i altres danses i entremesos històrics propis dels esdeveniments festius catalans by Ministrers De La Ciutat.
Who are some women making minstrel?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/minstrel/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making minstrel, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-21