The Polar Music Prize, widely regarded as the industry’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize, has just been announced.
Chris Blackwell, the founder of Island Records who is credited with introducing Bob Marley to a global audience, has been honored.
The other winners are Beninoise singer Angélique Kidjo and Estonian composer Arvo Part, who reclaimed the title of most performed living composer last year.
The award recognizes the three laureates for their musical achievements. Three laureates have won the award for the third time in its history.
In the past, Sir Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, and Dizzy Gillespie have all won.
Stig Anderson, Abba’s manager, created the award.