Icelandic rock star Bjork and Italian composer Ennio Morricone have received the 2010 Polar Music Prize from Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf. The musicians accepted their awards at a glitzy ceremony in Stockholm Concert Hall last Monday. Each award is worth 1 million kronor ($136,000).
Bjork said she was honored to receive the prize and that it tickled her vanity to be mentioned together with previous laureates such as rock band Pink Floyd and singer Joni Mitchell.
The Polar Music Prize is typically shared each year by a pop artist and a classical musician. It was founded by the manager of Sweden's legendary pop group ABBA, Stig Anderson, in 1989. Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel attended the awards ceremony as well.
Bjork said she was honored to receive the prize and that it tickled her vanity to be mentioned together with previous laureates such as rock band Pink Floyd and singer Joni Mitchell.The Polar Music Prize is typically shared each year by a pop artist and a classical musician. It was founded by the manager of Sweden's legendary pop group ABBA, Stig Anderson, in 1989. Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel attended the awards ceremony as well.
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