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Karine Polwart

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Biography

Karine Polwart (born 1971) is a Scottish singer-songwriter. She writes and performs music with a strong folk and roots feel, her songs dealing with a variety of issues from alcoholism to genocide. She has been most recognised for her solo career, winning three awards at the BBC Folk Awards in 2005, and was previously a member of Malinky and Battlefield Band.

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Blogs from the BBC

  1. Darwin Song Project - Rachael McShane

    Fri 3 Apr 2009 14:35 Rachael McShane writes:"I've been enjoying the looks on people's faces on telling them... Mike Harding

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  1. This Earthly Spell 2008

    This Earthly Spell

    Reviewed by Chris White

    Polwart is a much more interesting and accessible artist when writing about the...

  2. Scribbled In Chalk 2006

    Scribbled in Chalk

    Reviewed by Chris Long

    Weaving melody around her defiantly delicate timbre, the beautifully crafted tunes are...

Played By

Since December 2008

  1. Celtic music and what's on listings.

    Caithream Ciùil BBC Radio nan Gaidheal

  2. End the day in the company of the song writing masters of country, folk and rock'n'roll

    Iain Anderson BBC Radio Scotland

  3. Folk, roots and acoustic music, plus artist news and the latest album releases

    The Mike Harding Show BBC Radio 2

  4. Colum Sands presents a weekly feast of the best traditional and contemporary folk music

    Folk Club BBC Radio Ulster

  5. Stories, debate reviews and guests on Radio Ulster's Irish language magazine show

    Blas BBC Radio Ulster

  6. Sunday Brunch with Michael Ball and guests

    Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch BBC Radio 2

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Since December 2008

  1. BBC Radio nan Gaidheal 100%

  2. BBC Radio 2 60%

  3. BBC Radio Scotland 60%

  4. BBC Radio Ulster 40%

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