Karine Polwart is a Scottish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist specializing in folk music. She has released 10 critically acclaimed solo albums since 2001, as well as highly successful collaborations with other musicians. Her distinct brand of acoustic folk blends traditional music and poetic storytelling, often accompanied by banjo, guitar, and piano.

Karine has won several prizes for her albums and live performances, including an Ivor Novello Award in 2016 for Songwriter of the Year.

In addition to her solo career, Karine has written for theater, collaborated with numerous other artists, and runs her own music-workshop business. She has toured extensively around the UK, Europe, Scandinavia, and North America, and performed at many music festivals.

Karine's songs often have social and political themes, particularly feminism, environmentalism, and Celtic identity. Alongside her music, Karine dedicates much of her time to charitable causes, and her work has