Iggy Pop, Ensemble intercontemporain to Be Awarded Polar Music Prize
variety.comK.J. Yossman Iggy Pop and Paris-based contemporary music troupe Ensemble intercontemporain have been named the 2022 recipients of the Polar Music Prize.The Polar Music Prize, which was founded in 1989 by Swedish musician Stig ”Stikkan” Anderson, is one of the world’s most prestigious music awards.
Previous winners have included Paul McCartney, Patti Smith, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Metallica, The Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM), Grandmaster Flash, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Stevie Wonder and Björk.The prize takes its name from Anderson’s music label.
Anderson, who was publisher, lyricist and manager of ABBA, died in 1997.The laureates, as the recipients are known, are chosen by an award committee made up of 11 members from the music industry, members of the Anderson Family and previous laureates.
Nominations come via members of the public as well as the International Music Council. “With his era-defining group The Stooges, Iggy Pop created furious rock music by blending together blues and free jazz influences with the roar of the Michigan automotive industry,” said the committee. “With his courage, initiative and raw power, Iggy Pop paved the way for punk and post-punk.” “Groups like the Sex Pistols, Ramones, Blondie, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division and Nick Cave all followed in his footsteps.
Read more on variety.com