Esa-Pekka Salonenâs path to classical music may have been unusual -But certainly a road to success
If a song is an excuse to go to the chorus, why wait? - Nile Rodgers, Polar Music laureate 2024
The 2024 Polar Music Prize is awarded to @NileRodgers from the USA #polarmusicprize #nilerogers
The 2024 Polar Music Prize is awarded to @esa-pekkasalonen from Finland #polarmusicprize
Lisa Ekdahlâs version of âChoose Loveâ by AngĂ©lique Kidjo! Full version out later this week!
Ysee performing AngĂ©lique Kidjoâs song Agolo
@DanielaRathanaOfficial âPull up to the bumperâ video out 31/5 7pm CEST #polarmusicprize
The Polar Music Prize 2023 is awarded to Arvo PÀrt #polarmusicprize #arvopÀrt
The Polar Music Prize 2023 is awarded to Angélique Kidjo #polarmusicprize
The Polar Music Prize 2023 is awarded to Chris Blackwell #polarmusicprize
Iggy Pop - History of the laureate of the 2022 Polar Music Prize
The Polar Music Prize is an international music prize celebrating the power and importance of music since 1992. It is awarded to individuals, groups and institutions in recognition of exceptional achievements.
The Laureate list speaks for itself. Anne-Sophie Mutter, Metallica, Sting, Max Martin, ANIM, Cecilia Bartoli, Emmylou Harris, Evelyn Glennie, Peter Sellars, Youssou NâDour, Kaija Saariaho, Paul Simon, Yo-Yo Ma, Kronos Quartet, Patti Smith, Ennio Morricone, Björk, Peter Gabriel, RenĂ©e Fleming, Pink Floyd, Steve Reich, Led Zeppelin, Gilberto Gil, BB King, Sofia Gubaidulina, Miriam Makeba, Burt Bacharach, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Bob Dylan, Isaac Stern, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Ravi Shankar, Eric Ericson, Bruce Springsteen, Pierre Boulez, Joni Mitchell, Elton John, Quincy Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, Witold Lutoslawski and Paul McCartney, to name only a few, have all been honoured with the Polar Music Prize. Explore the Polar Music Prize and all the Laureates on our Youtube channel.