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Karine Polwart
Scottish folk singer (b1970) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Karine Polwart (/kæˈriːn ˈpɒlwɔːrt/ ka-REEN POL-wort) (born 23 December 1970) 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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![]() Polwart performing at the Tribute to Alistair Hulett concert at Celtic Connections, 28 January 2011 | |
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Born | (1970-12-23) 23 December 1970 (age 53) |
Origin | Banknock, Stirlingshire, Scotland |
Genres | Folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter and musician, theatre-maker, spoken-word performer |
Years active | 2000–present |
Labels | Hegri Music licensed to Shoeshine Records |
Website | www.karinepolwart.com |
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Polwart was, until they split amicably in 2012, a member of The Burns Unit. She also collaborated with The Fruit Tree Foundation on its debut album, First Edition.