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Karine Polwart is a Scottish singer-songwriter born in 1970 in Banknock, Scotland. She began her musical career with the bands Malinky and Battlefield Band before embarking on a solo path. Her debut album, "Faultlines" (2004), won the Best Album award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Other notable albums include "Scribbled in Chalk" (2006) and "Traces" (2012). Polwart is known for her songs addressing themes such as alcoholism and genocide. She has collaborated with artists like The Burns Unit and The Fruit Tree Foundation. Her music primarily falls within the folk genre.
