Karine Polwart Books

Karine Polwart is a Scottish singer-songwriter whose music possesses a strong folk and roots feel. Her songs tackle a diverse range of issues, from alcoholism to genocide, often focusing on human experiences and societal complexities. Polwart is recognized for her distinctive songwriting and performance style, which invites listeners to contemplate the intricacies of life. Her work is characterized by its thoughtful lyricism and compelling delivery.

Wind Resistance
64 pages
3 hours of reading
An immersive musical essay. A meditation on sanctuary. A moor walker's journal. A personal memoir of maternity. An archaeology of flight science and football, medieval medicine and compassion. A wonder tale. Karine Polwart's Wind Resistance is co-produced with the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and was originally presented in association with Edinburgh International Festival 2016, supported through the Scottish Government's Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund. Winner of the Best Music and Sound Award at the Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland (CATS) 2017.
The Queen of the Birds
An exquisite retelling of a well-known traditional tale by one of Scotland's most well-known songwriters and storytellers and illustrated by an artist renowned for her paintings of animals - both real and mythical.

Wind Resistance

The Queen of the Birds