Nile Rodgers, who co-founded Chic and produced hits for a wide variety of artists, including Diana Ross, David Bowie, Duran Duran, Sister Sledge and Madonna, and Esa-Pekka Salonen, the Finnish ...

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Nile Rodgers and composer Esa-Pekka Salonen have been chosen as the recipients of the 2024 Polar Music Prize.. The Chic legend and the renowned Finnish conductor will receive prize money of one ...

Esa-Pekka Salonen, renowned conductor and composer, has been named the 2024 Polar Music Prize Laureate. Add a Show Listing: SAN FRANCISCO. Email: Sign-up: News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

The Polar Music Prize is awarded annually to individuals, groups and institutions in recognition of exceptional music achievements. It was founded in 1989 by the late Stig Anderson, ...

The Polar Music Prize was first awarded in 1992, to Paul McCartney and the Baltic States, newly independent from the former Soviet Union. Since then, the prestige of the prize has only grown, ...

Hannigan, 54, said: “I am deeply moved and humbled to receive this year’s Polar Music Prize. “Thank you so much for including me among this incredible and inspiring group of laureates.” ...

Queen guitarist Sir Brian May was visibly moved to tears after hearing a powerful tribute to Freddie Mercury during the 2025 Polar Music Prize ceremony.. The rock legend attended the prestigious ...

Nile Rodgers, American songwriter and co-founder of the 1970s influential disco band Chic and esteemed Finnish classical music composer and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen have won the 2024 Polar ...

The Polar Music Prize is awarded annually to individuals, groups and institutions in recognition of exceptional music achievements. It was founded in 1989 by the late Stig Anderson, ...