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Chris Blackwell receives The Polar Music Prize 2023
By: Anders Frejdh
Published:
2023-05-29
2023-05-29
When Island Records was founded in Jamaica in 1959, he began his mission to introduce the world to ska and reggae. In folk, rock and disco, he has invested in uncompromising artists and helped them become the best version of themselves. Never focusing on sales figures, but on the songs and albums as works of art. Chris Blackwell has expanded the world and abolished border controls between genres.
Chris Blackwell received the prize from the hands of HM King Carl XVI Gustaf and was honored by Desmond Foster performing Bob Marley & The Wailer’s “Stir it up" at the Ceremony.
In his thank you speech Chris Blackwell said: ”My hope is that we all continue to make music, to use music as a shared human endeavour that evokes joy and delight, and connects communities and generations together in a language of harmony. That I hope, is my legacy. With all those I have worked with, over the last 50 years.”
Watch Chris Blackwell's acceptance speech for The Polar Music Prize 2023
About Chris Blackwell
Christopher Blackwell was born in London, UK in 1937. His parents lived in Jamaica and brought him back there 6 months after his birth.
Chris mother, Blanche Lindo, grew up on the island, her family ran numerous businesses in Jamaica, among them Jamaica’s most celebrated rum distillery. They were notable social figures; visiting dignitaries and local politicians were regulars at Lindo dinners, with Noel Coward, Errol Flynn, and Ian Fleming who Chris got to know well during his childhood.
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