PJ Harvey claims Mercury Prize

PJ Harvey has become the first artist to win the prestigious Barclaycard Mercury Prize for a second time.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2011 - 23:33

PJ Harvey has become the first artist to win the prestigious Barclaycard Mercury Prize for a second time.

The 41-year-old musician – who had long been the bookies’ favourite – triumphed with her release Let England Shake which was inspired by modern conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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