Couldn't Love You More
Musician Karine Polwart recalls an unexpected musical collaboration during the lockdown of 2020, in this essay, meditating on the sharing of songs as a means to discuss feelings.
In the depths of lockdown during 2020 multi-award winning musician Karine Polwart offered to play a private gig for neighbour and local legend Al Beck just weeks before he would die from cancer.
The resulting correspondence became an unexpectedly rewarding collaboration as they shared their love of music through Al's choice of songs. As the evening of the gig approaches Karine begins to understand how her discussions with Al are opening up conversations not just with her but also with his family.
Written and Presented by Karine Polwart
Producer by Peter McManus
Mixed by Sean Mullervy
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