Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading
Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading, MBEis a British singer-songwriter and guitarist...
NationalitySt. Kittsian
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth9 December 1950
writing editing self
Writing is all about self-editing; it's all about being present being aware of what's happening
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.
writing order records
It's a very organic process, and it has a specific order to it. I love to write, and once you've written, then you arrange. After the arrangement, you record it, and then you tour it.
writing obsessed wanted
When I was younger I was obsessed with writing, so even if I wanted to listen, I didnt have time.
mother song writing
My mother bought a piano, put it in the front room, and I just started writing my songs.
writing writing-music born
Writing music is just something that I was born to do.
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.
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.
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.
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.
quotes
Just an hour with you, and I understand why we had to meet.
bit classical listen sit
I don't listen to a lot of music, and wouldn't necessarily sit down and put on the radio. If I did, I'd probably put on a bit of classical stuff.