Néo-trad
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Néo-trad is a musical style from Quebec
that arose around the turn of the 21st century. It can be considered a subgenre of Québécois
Trad
music. The term combines the Greek prefix 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
. Some notable néo-trad artists are Mes Aïeux
, Les Cowboys Fringants
and Mara Tremblay. Okoumé
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
, Les Charbonniers de l'Enfer, La Volée d'Castors
and Les Batinses. Inversely, the term Trad can encompass néo-trad groups.
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
that arose around the turn of the 21st century. It can be considered a subgenre of Québécois
French-speaking Quebecer
French-speaking Quebecers are francophone residents of the Canadian province of Quebec....
Trad
Trad
Trad is generally an abbreviation of the word "Traditional". Its meaning varies with context, but the following have been observed:* In music, trad may refer to:** Traditional music** Trad jazz, also known as "Dixieland"...
music. The term combines the Greek prefix neo, meaning new, and the contraction of the word traditionnelle, as in traditional music.
It basically constitutes modernized Quebec folklore music
Music of Quebec
Being a modern cosmopolitan society, today, all types of music can be found in the Canadian province of Quebec. What is specific to Quebec though are traditional songs, a unique variety of Celtic music, legions of excellent jazz musicians, a culture of classical music, and a love of foreign rhythms...
, usually with rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
and/or electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
. Some notable néo-trad artists are Mes Aïeux
Mes Aïeux
Mes Aïeux is a folk music group from Quebec, Canada founded in 1996.Although they are labeled as leaders of the "neo-traditional" movement in Quebec, they frequently use subjects and characters from traditional French Canadian folklore in order to approach modern themes with a...
, Les Cowboys Fringants
Les Cowboys Fringants
Les Cowboys Fringants are a popular band and cult phenomenon from Quebec, who perform Québécois néo-trad music , the band also draws on Country music. They have gained an international underground following, especially in France, French-speaking Belgium and Switzerland...
and Mara Tremblay. Okoumé
Okoumé (band)
-Members:*Michel Duguay - bass*Éric Gosselin - drums, percussion*Frédéric Lebrasseur - percussion *Éloi Painchaud - backing vocals, guitar, harmonica, flute*Jonathan Painchaud - lead vocals, acoustic guitar...
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
La Bottine Souriante is a folk band from Quebec specialising in traditional Québécois music, often with a modern twist.Formed in 1976, they have toured extensively through North America and Europe. As well as the traditional accordion, fiddle, guitar, piano and double bass, the band added a...
, Les Charbonniers de l'Enfer, La Volée d'Castors
La Volée d'Castors
La Volée d'Castors is a Quebec folk band formed in 1993. Since the end of the 90s they have gained a lot of fame in Quebec and internationally and have toured 15 countries.-Biography:...
and Les Batinses. Inversely, the term Trad can encompass néo-trad groups.
See also
- List of Quebec musicians
- Music of QuebecMusic of QuebecBeing a modern cosmopolitan society, today, all types of music can be found in the Canadian province of Quebec. What is specific to Quebec though are traditional songs, a unique variety of Celtic music, legions of excellent jazz musicians, a culture of classical music, and a love of foreign rhythms...
- Culture of QuebecCulture of QuebecThe Culture of Quebec emerged over the last few hundred years, resulting from the shared history of the French-speaking majority in Quebec. It is unique to the Western World; Quebec is the only region in North America with a French-speaking majority, as well as one of only two provinces in Canada...
- List of musical styles
- FolkloreFolkloreFolklore consists of legends, music, oral history, proverbs, jokes, popular beliefs, fairy tales and customs that are the traditions of a culture, subculture, or group. It is also the set of practices through which those expressive genres are shared. The study of folklore is sometimes called...