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Just in: Polar dancing for Hannigan, Hancock and Queen

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norman lebrecht

March 18, 2025

The Polar Music Prize for 2025 was announced this morning. The recipients are singer-condcutor Barbara Hannigan, the jazz pianist Herbie Hancock and the legacy rock group, Queen.

Each receives a million Swedish crowns (US$93,897) and an audience with the king and queen.

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