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