Aug 1 2019
Some lovely reviews have started to come in for Scottish Songbook which is released on Friday August 2nd!!
OBSERVER ★★★★ : “A personal testimony from Caledonia’s reigning folk queen”
MOJO ★★★★ : “Heart-stopping...Affecting…Beguiling”
SCOTTISH EXPRESS ★★★★ : “Polwart surprises and…
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Aug 1 2019
We are delighted to announce that Karine, Inge and Steven's album LAWS OF MOTION has made the longlist of the SAY AWARD amongst this incredible bunch of albums.
Aidan Moffat and RM Hubbert – Here Lies The Body
Aidan O’Rourke…
Aug 1 2019
So chuffed that my and Steven's song I Burn But I am Not Consumed has been nominated for the 2019 BBC Folk Awards Best Original Track amongst these beauties
Jul 4 2019
CHANCE by BIG COUNTRY
Our second video for my Scottish Songbook. Big Country’s Chance.
Thanks to Sandy Butler on camera, to this gorgeous generous band & to Douglas & Jane Anne at Soundhouse for the venue.
Wait for the wee…
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Jun 21 2019
Jen Frankwell is the visual artist, leatherworker and sporran maker who created the artwork for Karine’s latest album, The Scottish Songbook, in which she re-interprets Scottish pop songs from the past 50 years.
Apr 10 2019
TINY DESK
Karine Polwart Trio
April 10, 2019
Scottish singer, songwriter and essayist Karine Polwart seldom comes stateside. She prefers to limit air travel in order to minimize her carbon footprint. She took exception, however, to fly…
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Apr 5 2019
Pleased to reveal the next of our monthly singles from The Scottish Songbook album is the beautiful Waterboy's song, The Whole Of The Moon.
You can listen or download it here.
Or you can watch the new video here.
Mar 8 2019
In Telling Tales on BBC Radio 4 extra, hear how I crafted stories & songs inspired by my grandfathers, by field hospital medics & in the voice of ancient rock.
Karine Polwart: A glimpse into the writing process. Listen back…
Mar 6 2019
My Scottish Songbook celebrating 50 years of Scottish pop is out August 2nd.
Thank you to everyone who has already ordered their copy.
The full pre-order is now available across CD, vinyl, cassette, download and streaming.
Feb 1 2019
Flying into the world today is the second track from my 'Scottish Songbook', an acoustic version of CHVRCHES electro pop beauty 'The Mother We Share'. You can stream or download the song now.
