The Prix Constantin is a yearly French music prize. It is awarded to the best album of an artist who has come to fame during the past year. It was formed in 2002. Its basic purpose is to help newer artists who are not very popular to gain publicity. All albums made in France in the past year are able to win.
The Prix Constantin is named after the record industry figure Philippe Constantin, who died in 1996. The Mercury Music Prize was used as an example on making the award.
A: The Prix Constantin is a French music prize awarded annually to the best album of an artist who has come to fame during the past year.
A: The Prix Constantin was formed in 2002.
A: The basic purpose of the Prix Constantin is to help newer artists who are not very popular to gain publicity.
A: All albums made in France in the past year are able to win the Prix Constantin.
A: The Prix Constantin is named after the record industry figure Philippe Constantin, who died in 1996.
A: The creation of the Prix Constantin was inspired by the Mercury Music Prize as an example of making the award.
A: The Prix Constantin differs from other music prizes as it is specifically for newer, less known artists and aims to give them more exposure and publicity.
