Trad Quebecois

Trad Québécois is a vibrant and rootsy music genre originating from Quebec, Canada, characterized by lively fiddle melodies, driving accordion rhythms, and energetic foot-stomping percussion. Emerging in the 17th century, it evolved from traditional French and Scottish folk music, influenced by the province's cultural heritage. During the 1960s and 1970s, the genre gained popularity, particularly among Quebec's nationalist movement, as a symbol of cultural identity and resistance. Trad Québécois is marked by its call-and-response vocal style, often featuring harmonized singing and storytelling through lyrics. Its unique blend of folk, Celtic, and French-Canadian elements sets it apart from similar styles, such as Irish and Scottish folk. With its infectious energy and rich cultural significance, Trad Québécois continues to thrive, inspiring new generations of musicians and audiences alike.

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Musique Acadienne

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Morue Salée
Single - Released July 17, 2025
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  1. July 17, 2025
  2. May 9
  3. November 1, 2024
  4. June 28
  5. December 1, 2023
  6. December 1
  7. December 1, 2021
  8. October 16, 2020
  9. December 11, 2019
  10. July 6, 2018
  11. July 21, 2017
  12. August 5, 2016
  13. August 31, 2015
  14. July 15, 2014
  15. May 10, 2013
  16. April 5
  17. December 25, 2011
  18. June 1, 2009
  19. April 3
  20. June 1, 2007
  21. April 6
  22. April 6
  23. February 1, 2006
  24. April 9, 1993
  1. December 1, 2021
  2. October 16, 2020
  3. December 11, 2019
  4. July 6, 2018
  5. July 21, 2017
  6. August 5, 2016
  7. August 31, 2015
  8. July 15, 2014
  9. May 10, 2013
  10. April 5
  11. December 25, 2011
  12. June 1, 2009
  13. April 3
  14. June 1, 2007
  15. April 6
  16. April 6
  17. February 1, 2006
  18. April 9, 1993
  1. July 17, 2025
  2. May 9
  3. November 1, 2024
  4. June 28
  5. December 1, 2023
  6. December 1