Karine Polwart

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Karine Polwart
Polwart performing at the Tribute to Alistair Hulett concert at Celtic Connections, 28 January 2011
Background information
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

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.

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.