I've never listened to Devendra Banhart, but here's some old interview with him. While I do think he's NUTZO, I do wish every artist could do an interview like this.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCPMufI9zUw&rel=1]
He's Crazie! Must be the beard! D'ya know what I mean?

WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH FREAKFOLK, ANYWAYS?

Maybe I'm not progressive enough to 'get it.'