Inge Thomson

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Inge Thomson (born 23 October 1974) is a Scottish singer and multi-instrumentalist.

Born in Fair Isle, Shetland, Scotland, she is a founding member of Harem Scarem and plays accordion and percussion in Karine Polwart's band. [1] She has played with groups including the Broken Family Band; she recorded on their albums The King Will Build a Disco, Jesus Songs and Cold Water Songs. She was a longtime member of Shetland band Drop the Box. She also collaborates with folk band Lau; her husband is band member Martin Green. [1]

She released her first solo album, Shipwrecks & Static, in 2010, [2] and her second, Da Fishing Hands, in 2015. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Riddell, Neil (24 October 2008). "Thomson's presence vivid in new album from US singer-songwriter". The Shetland Times. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  2. Irwin, Colin. "BBC - Music - Review of Inge Thomson - Shipwrecks & Static" . Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  3. The album page on Discogs