Néo-trad

Néo-trad is a musical style from Quebec that arose around the turn of the 21st century.

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, and Les Cowboys Fringants.

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.