Interview with Laura Mvula about Mercury Prize Nomination

The transcript discusses the significance of the Mercury Prize in promoting diverse music in the UK. It highlights the prize's role in showcasing talent that may not have a commercial platform while also acknowledging mainstream artists. The speaker emphasizes the importance of appreciating good music regardless of its commercial success and criticizes the formulaic nature of the mainstream music industry. The Mercury Prize is praised for its ability to expose audiences to a wide variety of music, broadening their musical horizons.

In what way does the speaker believe the Mercury Prize helps artists?

What is the speaker's opinion on the representation of music in the charts?