MALINKY

BIOGRAPHY:

Edinburgh based folk act formed in 1998 by Banknock born vocalist Karine Polwart, along with Steve Byrne (vocals / guitar / bouzouki), Mark Dunlop (whistle / bodhran) & Kit Patterson (violin / guitar / mandolin). The act won the "Open Stage" competition at 1999's Celtic Connections, which led to a deal with Greentrax Records. Polwart, meanwhile, was also a member of MacAlias & The Battlefield Band. Their debut album, "Last Leaves" was released in 2000, after which Patterson was replaced by Leo McCann (whistle) & John Bews (vocals / violin) for their second album. Polwart's blooming solo career led her to leave the band for good in 2005.

RELEASES:

"Last Leaves" (CD album, Greentrax Records, 2000)
"Three Ravens" (CD album, Greentrax Records, 2002)