The folk process is a living tradition, changing with the times, and three WNC residents are clearly stirring the pot. Crossover contras are new and unique, with their blend of pop, celtic fusion and electronica, but their connection to traditional contras is “strong and close,” writes Alex Krogh-Grabbe in a post on Country Dance and Song Society’s website tracing the movement’s history. Techno contra’s “growth over the past several years has been meteoric,” he says.