| Musa | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Awarded for | Outstanding achievements in the music industry |
| Country | Chile |
| Presented by | Ibero Americana Radio Chile, PRISA |
| First awarded | December 4, 2020 |
| Website | premiosmusa |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Ibero Americana Radio Chile (2020-present) TVN (2022-present) |
The Musa Awards (Spanish: Premios Musa) are presented by Ibero Americana Radio Chile, a subsidiary of the Spanish group PRISA, to recognize "the best musical releases" in the Chilean music industry. [1]
The Musa Awards originated from an innitiative led by Ibero Americana Radio Chile and its ten national radio stations. The recognitions were established to honor the "best of Chilean and international music within the year." [1] [2]
The award statuette was designed by Chilean artist Norton Maza, drawing inspiration from the muses of ancient Greek culture. [3]
The first edition took place in 2020, hosted by comedian Felipe Avello and journalist Matilda Svensson. [4]
As of 2024, the Musa Awards feature fourteen categories, along with a special Lifetime Achievement Award. The categories are:
| Edition | Date | Venue | Hosts | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | December 4, 2020 | Televisión Nacional de Chile Auditorium | Felipe Avello Matilda Svensson | IARC | [4] |
| 2nd | December 2, 2021 | Las Condes Municipal Theatre | Felipe Avello Fernanda Hansen | [5] | |
| 3rd | December 4, 2022 | Lorena Bosch Lorena Capetillo María Luisa Godoy Eduardo Fuentes | IARC TVN | [6] [7] | |
| 4th | December 7, 2023 | Televisión Nacional de Chile Auditorium | Luis Jara María Luisa Godoy | [8] | |
| 5th | December 5, 2024 | Jean Philippe Cretton | [9] |
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