UNCUT 8/10 "Easily her most ambitious record to date. Considered, compassionate and intricate..."
THE OBSERVER ★★★★ "Assured and atmospheric"
THE ARTS DESK ★★★★ "Strong, empathic songs as full and rounded as the globe itself"
THE SKINNY ★★★★…
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A POCKET OF WIND RESISTANCE SHORTLISTED FOR SAY AWARD 2018
We are very chuffed to announce that Karine and Pippa's album has been chosen for the SAY shortlist alongside 9 other great Scottish albums.
Karine also made the shortlist…
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Folk on Foot
Matthew Bannister goes walking with a leading folk musician in a landscape that has inspired them. They sing and play exclusive acoustic songs on location.
Aug 9th, 2018
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'A sense of place and meaning': Karine Polwart on the magic of Scottish pop
The folk singer’s Edinburgh festival show reinterprets classic and cult Caledonian gems close to her heart, like…
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The Scottish music industry’s long list recognises 20 contemporary albums.
Chuffed that me & Pippa Murphy are longlisted for this year's SAY Award! Thank you!
Looking forward to hearing new stuff amongst the rest of the long-list…
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We are very happy to announce that Karine was named BBC Radio 2 FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR 2018 at the Folk Awards in Belfast.
The Folk Awards will be broadcast on Sunday 8 April on BBC Four…
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Happy to announce that Karine and PIppa are the winners of The Ginkhana Award for Innovation in new Traditional Music in association with Hands Up for Trad for A Pocket Of Wind Resistance.
Karine says : "Thanks to…
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'A Pocket of Wind Resistance' will be available as a very limited edition Gatefold Double LP!
You will be able to purchase the record as part of Record Store Day 2018 which takes place on April 21st.
The…
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Delighted to be nominated twice at this year's BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Me and Pippa Murphy Music are up for Best Album for Pocket of Wind Resistance, alongside the marvellous Eliza Carthy and her gorgeous merry band, the hypnotic reedy…
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Karine & Pippa's album A Pocket of Wind Resistance has been shortlisted for the Scottish Awards for New Music Award for Innovation in New Folk Music in association with Hands Up for Trad.
