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Raye’s Album Wins the Mercury Prize

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Raye received the 2026 Mercury Prize in Newcastle on October 22, the organisers confirmed. This Music May Contain Hope prevailed among twelve shortlisted albums.

The judges reached their decision during the awards night. The record spans four sections rather than remaining within a single musical genre.

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. Which selection process is described?

   1. A shortlist followed by a decision on the night
   2. A prize automatically given to every nominee
   3. A selection made only by ticket buyers

2. Which description fits the record’s musical scope?

   1. It stays within a single genre
   2. It spans more than one genre
   3. It is described as four separate albums

Your turn

Explain how one album can have variety while remaining one work.

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