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Raye Wins an Album Prize

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Read the story

Raye won the Mercury Prize on October 22 for This Music May Contain Hope, the organisers announced. The show took place in Newcastle.

Judges chose the winner from 12 albums. Her album has four sections and mixes several kinds of music.

Source: Mercury Prize, 2026-10-22. https://www.mercuryprize.com/news/2026/raye-announced-as-overall-winner-of-the-2026-mercury-prize-album-of-the-year/

Read and practise

1. How did judges choose the winning album?

   1. The audience alone chose it
   2. They chose from twelve albums
   3. Only one album entered

2. Does the album use only one kind of music?

   1. Yes, it has only one style
   2. The story says it contains no music
   3. No, it mixes several kinds

Your turn

Describe a mix of music you would enjoy.

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