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BBC RADIO 2 BEST ORIGINAL TRACK | I BURN BUT I AM NOT CONSUMED
We are all delighted to reveal that Karine's (mostly) spoken-word poem I Burn But I am Not Consumed (with music by herself and brother Steven) from Laws Of Motion was chosen as Best Original Track 2019 at the BBC Radio…
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SCOTTISH SONGBOOK REVIEWS
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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SCOTTISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR | Laws of Motion
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…
SCOTTISH SONGBOOK | NEW VIDEO | CHANCE (Big Country)
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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BBC R4 ONLY ARTISTS | Karine Polwart meets Jen Frankwell
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.
NPR TINY DESK CONCERT | Karine Polwart Trio
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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SCOTTISH SONGBOOK | WHOLE OF THE MOON (Waterboys)
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.
TELLING TALES | RADIO 4
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…
SCOTTISH SONGBOOK | PRE-ORDER NOW!
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.
SCOTTISH SONGBOOK | The Mother we Share (CHVRCHES)
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.