praise singer

noun
🔊/ˈpreɪz sɪŋə(r)/
🔊/ˈpreɪz sɪŋər/
(South African English)
(also praise poet)
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  1. (in traditional African society) a person who writes and performs music and poetry in order to praise a leader or other important person (非洲传统的)赞歌表演者,赞歌艺人(创作并表演赞颂酋长或其他要人的音乐和诗歌)
    • Traditionally, a praise singer accompanies the chief on important occasions. 传统上,在重要场合,表扬歌手会陪伴首席。
    • A Zulu praise singer extolled the virtues of Zuma.祖鲁语赞美歌手赞美祖马的美德。