Leaders of Québec's “néo-trad” folk movement, Mes Aïeux are a witty, talented collective with one eye on the past and another on the present. Formed in 1996, the band fuse characters from Québec's colourful history and elements of its rich culture into their lively, dense folk compositions. Songs ring with harmony and rustic spirit, qualities that helped propel their 2004 breakthrough En famille to double-platinum status in Canada. Spend some time with their music, and you'll do more than enjoy yourself—you might just learn something about la belle province.