Auteur-compositeur-interprete quebecois, or Quebecois singer-songwriter, is a genre of music that originated in Quebec, Canada in the 1960s. It is characterized by its introspective, poetic lyrics, acoustic guitar accompaniment, and emphasis on the singer-songwriter as a storyteller. Quebecois singer-songwriters often sing in French and incorporate elements of folk, rock, and chanson into their music, creating a distinct and emotional sound that speaks to the cultural identity of Quebec.