Minstrel

A minstrel is a musician whose purpose is to entertain kings with his music. Minstrels can either be independent travelers or be part of the king's court.

Mainstream Smurfs Media
In the Johan And Peewit comic books as well as the Smurfs cartoon show, Peewit serves the role of the minstrel to the Good King, although admittedly his music-playing and singing voice are terrible.