About Nòva cançon
Nòva cançon is a music genre that emerged in Occitania in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of protest song, music of Occitania and singer-songwriter music.
From Wikipedia
Nòva cançon is a musical renewal wave that swept through Occitania in the 1970s, and continues to the present. Its leaders are Joan Pau Verdier, Claudi Martí, Patric, Maria Roanet and Mans de Breish, most of whom are still very active singers. Nòva cançon is a phenomenon similar to Catalonia's Nova cançó. Nòva cançon is loosely defined as a song that is promoting Occitanism and the general culture. It doesn't have a specific genre, but is usually folk or pop music.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Nòva cançon.
- ↑ protest song
- ↑ music of Occitania
- ↑ singer-songwriter music
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Nòva cançon?
Nòva cançon is a music genre that emerged in Occitania in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of protest song, music of Occitania and singer-songwriter music.
Where and when did Nòva cançon originate?
Nòva cançon originated in Occitania in the 1960s.