Néo-trad is a
musical style
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from
Quebec
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that arose around the turn of the 21st century. It can be considered a
subgenre
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of ''
Québécois''
Folk music
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. The term combines the
Greek
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prefix
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''neo'', meaning ''new'', and the contraction of the word ''traditionnelle'', as in ''traditional music''.
It basically constitutes modernized
Quebec folklore music, usually with
rock and/or
electronica
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. Some notable néo-trad artists are
Mes Aïeux,
Les Cowboys Fringants
Les Cowboys Fringants are a Quebec folk rock music group formed in 1995 in Repentigny, Quebec. The French word ''fringant'' can be translated as "dashing", or "frisky".
They perform '' Québécois'' néo-trad music (modernized Quebec folk music ...
and
Mara Tremblay
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.
Okoumé
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can also be considered a néo-trad
precursor.
The expression can also encompass all Trad groups, modern times bands playing
''Québécois'' folklore (in a traditional way) like
La Bottine Souriante
La Bottine Souriante is a folk band from Canada. The band specializes in traditional French Canadian folk music, often with a modern twist.
Formed in 1976 by Yves Lambert, Andre Marchand, and Mario Forest, they have toured extensively throug ...
,
Les Charbonniers de l'enfer
Les Charbonniers de l'Enfer are an ''a cappella'' folk music group formed in Quebec, Canada, in 1994.
History
The group is part of a revival in interest in Quebec's folk music. It was formed by five experienced singers who have been part of the ...
,
La Volée d'Castors
La Volée d'Castors (''A Flock of Beavers'') is a Canadian folk music, folk music group formed in 1993. Since the late 1990s, they performed in Quebec and have toured 15 countries.
History
The band from the Lanaudière region was formed in 1993 ...
and
Les Batinses. Inversely, the term ''Trad'' can encompass ''néo-trad'' groups.
See also
*
List of Quebec musicians
This is a list of singers, bands, composers and other musicians from the province of Quebec.
Blues
* Garou – also pop
* Okoumé – also néo-trad, rock and electronica
* Roxanne Potvin – singer, guitarist
* David Wilcox
Chanson
* D ...
*
Music of Quebec
Like many cosmopolitan cities, Quebec is a home for all genres of music. From folk music to hip hop music, hip hop, music has always played an important role in Quebecer culture. In the 1920s and '30s singer/songwriter La Bolduc, Madam Bolduc pe ...
*
Culture of Quebec
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*
List of musical styles
*
Folklore
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References
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External links
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