The polar music prize awarded

John Anderies points out the annual Polar Music Prize, awarded by the Swedish monarch.  Playbill says:

The 14-year-old annual prize, which is usually awarded to a classical musician and a pop or jazz musician, is the world's biggest music prize, at one million Swedish kroners, or approximately $135,000. Founded in 1989 by Stig Anderson, the late publisher and manager of the pop group ABBA, it recognizes a lifetime of musical achievement.

We've been exploring the polar music idea at this blog.  You can check out our progress in the music category.