Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading
Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading, MBEis a British singer-songwriter and guitarist...
NationalitySt. Kittsian
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth9 December 1950
changed found known music people sound
I found my sound early on. Look at U2: they haven't changed their music for 20 years. Anyway, many people come unstuck when they try to change what they do and what they are known for.
great people talented worked
Yes, but the great thing about all the people - and I don't think there is any exception - who I've worked with is they've all been very, very talented musicians.
inspiration writing people
So, the combination of looking at lots of different people and how they react to each other and how they relate to each other and waiting for that inspiration is the thing that allows me to keep writing.
people achievement ordinary
You don't have to be rich and famous. You just have to be an ordinary person, doing extraordinary things. I'd like more people to know that it's there. Women's achievements still aren't recognised enough in many areas.
years people trying
You find what you are best at and stick to it. I found my sound early on. Look at U2: they haven't changed their music for 20 years. Anyway, many people come unstuck when they try to change what they do and what they are known for.
fun people able
That is one of the things about going on tour, that I get to work with some really talented people and it allows me to be able to listen to them as well - and just have fun on stage.
people musician influence
I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians.
definitely enjoyed mandela nelson played tribute
One of them would definitely be the Nelson Mandela gig, when I played the tribute song for him. He was up and dancing, and he really enjoyed it. It was a really lovely occasion.
stayed
So I've had lots of different bands over the years who have stayed with me for certain tours.
achievers bring bringing high issues
It's still important to bring issues to people's notice. And it's not about excluding men, just bringing these high achievers to prominence.
artist band changed changes constant solo
The band has changed a lot because I'm a solo artist and the constant for me is I've got to have changes which keep me interested.
quotes
Just an hour with you, and I understand why we had to meet.
generally home hope might remember
If I'm at home and something comes I might try to write it down, but generally out and about I wouldn't write it down, I'd just hope I'd remember it.
writing editing self
Writing is all about self-editing; it's all about being present being aware of what's happening