Folk Music News--3.25.112

Q&A: Elephant Revival Central Florida Future Central Florida Future: I guess we'll start with a short history; how did the band form and how do you guys function as a group, where did the influence of folk music come from in your music? Bridget Law: We've been a band for almost 5 and a half years ... See all stories on this topic »

Timothy Finn | Last word on SXSW: chaotic, vibrant and food for thought Kansas City Star "Folk music got into bed with popular music, and it would never be the same again. … With this love affair between folk music and pop music came meaningful lyrics … and a real look at life itself through a popular song." The library and archive ... See all stories on this topic » Kansas City Star

ON THE RECORD: Broadway's Irish Folk-Pop Musical Once Playbill.com By Steven Suskin This week's column discusses the original cast recording of Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova's Once, the new Dublin-set Broadway musical. To call Once the best musical of the season (so far) doesn't count for much, given the quality of ... See all stories on this topic » Playbill.com

Lost In The Trees: A Golden Memorial Of Orchestral Folk NPR The newest album from the folk outfit Lost in the Trees is a very personal one. Ari Picker, the creative force behind the band, began writing the songs for A Church That Fits Our Needs after the death of his mother, Karen Shelton. See all stories on this topic »

Kandinsky project pairs stories, songs Kingsport Times News The trio's newest project, with Irwin, features unique arrangements of jazz standards and folk music, creating a totally original musical experience. The collaboration includes Romanian gypsy folk music, jazz by Thelonius Monk and Irwin's special ... See all stories on this topic »