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Karine Polwart

"Polwart is one of the finest traditional singers to have come out of Scotland since the folk revival back in the 60's..." GARDEN SESSIONS

Polwart grew up in the small Stirlingshire town of Banknock and had an interest in music from an early age. She has described her whole family as being interested in music and one of her brothers, Steven, is also a professional musician who plays guitar in the Karine Polwart band, whilst her sister is developing her own musical career with the group The Poems.

Polwart left her job in January 2000 to concentrate on her musical career. After successful stints with Malinky and Battlefield Band she decided to embark on a solo career. In 2003 she released her first solo album, Faultlines. Written and recorded with assistance from the Scottish Arts Council, Faultlines won the Best Album award at the 2005 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. This award, along with 2 others at the same ceremony, increased Karine's profile not just in the folk community but also in the wider musical arena.