Al Qarra - Yet another award for Youssou N’Dour. The Senegalese singer has won the Polar Music Prize, Sweden's highest musical honor. Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho also received the award. <br /><br />They will each receive will each receive one million kronor, that’s more than USD 150,000. A ceremony will be held in Stockholm on August 27. <br /><br />Youssou N’Dour, Senegalese singer <br /><br />“ I’m very honored to receive the Polar Music Prize. I’m very happy to join the long list of great musicians and can’t wait for the ceremony in August. I thank everyone in Sweden and am excited to see you in Stockholm. Thank you.”
