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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.