Musa Awards

In today's world, Musa Awards is a topic that has become increasingly relevant and has generated widespread interest in various areas of society. Whether due to its impact on everyday life, its influence on popular culture or its importance in academia, Musa Awards has captured the attention of experts, enthusiasts and even those who are just beginning to explore this phenomenon. As Musa Awards continues to transform and evolve, it is imperative to understand its complexities, implications and ramifications in different contexts. This article will take a deeper look at Musa Awards, exploring its origins, current influence, and possible future developments.

"Premios MUSA" redirects here. For La Musa Awards, see Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Musa
Awarded forOutstanding achievements in the music industry
CountryChile
Presented byIbero Americana Radio Chile, PRISA
First awardDecember 4, 2020 (2020-12-04)
Websitepremiosmusa.cl
Television/radio coverage
NetworkIbero Americana Radio Chile (2020-present)
TVN (2022-present)

The Musa Awards (Spanish: Premios Musa) are presented by Ibero Americana Radio Chile, a subsidiary of the Spanish group PRISA, to recognize "the best musical releases" in the Chilean music industry.[1]

History

The Musa Awards originated from an innitiative led by Ibero Americana Radio Chile and its ten national radio stations. The recognitions were established to honor the "best of Chilean and international music within the year."[1][2]

The award statuette was designed by Chilean artist Norton Maza, drawing inspiration from the muses of ancient Greek culture.[3]

The first edition took place in 2020, hosted by comedian Felipe Avello and journalist Matilda Svensson.[4]

Categories

As of 2024, the Musa Awards feature fourteen categories, along with a special Lifetime Achievement Award. The categories are:

  • Album of the Year
  • Song of the Year
  • Emerging Artist
  • Pop Artist
  • Rock Artist
  • Urban Artist
  • Tropical Artist
  • Music Video of the Year
  • Latin International Artist of the Year
  • Anglo International Artist of the Year
  • Latin International Song of the Year
  • Anglo International Song of the Year
  • Collaboration of the Year
  • International Collaboration of the Year
  • Lifetime Achievement Award

Ceremonies

Edition Date Venue Hosts Network Ref.
1st December 4, 2020 Televisión Nacional de Chile Auditorium Felipe Avello
Matilda Svensson 		IARC [4]
2nd December 2, 2021 Las Condes Municipal Theatre Felipe Avello
Fernanda Hansen 		[5]
3rd December 4, 2022 Lorena Bosch
Lorena Capetillo
María Luisa Godoy
Eduardo Fuentes 		IARC
TVN 		[6][7]
4th December 7, 2023 Televisión Nacional de Chile Auditorium Luis Jara
María Luisa Godoy 		[8]
5th December 5, 2024 Jean Philippe Cretton [9]

References

  1. ^ a b Johnson, Christopher (December 6, 2023). "Karol G, Rosalía and Princesa Alba, among the nominees for the Musa 2023 awards: how to follow them". WECB Radio. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  2. ^ "Preguntas frecuentes". Premios MUSA Sprite 2023 (in Spanish). Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  3. ^ Inostroza, María Ignacia (November 19, 2020). "Norton Maza: Reconocido artista visual crea estatuilla de Premios MUSA". Rock & Pop Radio.
  4. ^ a b "Estos son los ganadores de los Premios MUSA 2020". Futuro (in Spanish). December 5, 2020. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  5. ^ Rojas, Fabián Nuñez (December 3, 2021). "Premios MUSA 2021: Lista completa de ganadores". Rock&Pop (in Spanish). Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  6. ^ Basulto, Alejandro (December 4, 2022). "Sigue la transmisión de los Premios MUSA 2022". Radio ADN. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  7. ^ Hermosilla, Ignacio (December 5, 2022). "Premios MUSA 2022: revisa todos los ganadores de lo mejor de la música nacional e internacional". Radio Bío-Bío. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  8. ^ Quiroz, Nelson (December 7, 2023). "Premios MUSA Sprite 2023: revisa la lista completa de ganadores". Radio ADN. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  9. ^ Puebla, Diego (November 1, 2024). "Premios MUSA 2024: Anuncian a los nominados de su quinta edición" [MUSA Awards 2024: Nominees for the Fifth Edition Announced]. Futuro Chile (in Spanish). Retrieved December 25, 2024.