Since 1992, the Polar Music Prize has bestowed honors unto those who’ve made a “pioneering musical legacy” for themselves. The Swedish award was founded by ABBA’s manager Stig Anderson, and recipients also get 1 million krona — the equivalent of about $93,000. Most years, the award goes to two recipients, one in popular music and another in classical. This year is one of the occasional exceptions where the Polar Music Prize committee has chosen to honor three laureates: Queen, Herbie Hancock, and Barbara Hannigan.
