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Emily Portman, born in Glastonbury, England, is a British folk musician known for her unique songwriting style and haunting vocals. Her interest in folk music was sparked by her college tutor Howard Harrison while studying in Taunton. She began her career in the early 2000s as part of various bands, including the acoustic trio Devil's Interval. Portman released her debut solo album The Glamoury in March 2010, inspired by fairy tales and receiving critical acclaim. Her subsequent albums include Hatchling (July 2012), which earned a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nomination for Best Original Song "Hatchlings", and Coracle (June 2015). Portman is also a member of The Furrow Collective, which won the BBC Folk Award for Best Band in 2017. She has collaborated with notable musicians such as Martin Simpson and The Watersons Family.
