Joan Armatrading Music
About Joan Armatrading
Origin: Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indie
Decades: 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, and 2000's
Born on the island of St. Kitts, British singer/songwriter Joan Armatrading was her country's first black woman to make commercial inroads into her chosen genre, spicing her take on folk with bits of soul and reggae, and has had a remarkably long, consistent career. Emigrating to England in 1958, Armatrading met lyricist Pam Nestor in a touring production of Hair, and the two began collaborating on material later featured on Armatrading's 1972 debut, Whatever's for Us. The two ended their partnership afterw... Read More
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Upcoming Joan Armatrading Shows
| Date | Venue | Location | |
| 09/07/09 | Buxton Opera House | Buxton, UK | |
| 04/07/10 | Buxton Opera House | Buxton, UK |
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TORA Birmingham United... |
05.22.08 With a friend I can smile. But with a lover i can hold my head back and really laugh. Really laugh. What a great lyric that is.... why didn't I write that. |
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TORA Birmingham United... |
05.22.08 Shy black lady whose soulful material will last forever. Thanks Joan. |
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Windward Phoenix, AZ |
04.13.08 "now i got all the friends i need but i may need more" "i can really dance I can really move" Holy Shit what else could you want? Now all you hear is 'bitch and Ho' you make me feel good--suck it. What happened to this new generation??? |
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Windward Phoenix, AZ |
04.04.08 If you're going to get into Armatrading, you have to hear "Love and Affection" and "Down to Zero". My favorites! She can really put herself into a song! Great sound. |
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maxribas Juquiá Brazil |
03.30.08 maybe she sings like Tracy Chapman, but's diferent; anyway, great songs, great singer. max |
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towandarox Fairfax, VA |
01.14.08 Love this singer...she's new to me, but she's been around a long while...apparently she's been influenced by Bob Dylan and Joan Baez. Very cool. |
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noname Unknown |
11.25.07 Real fine great songs! Thank You! |
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Nowhereville Unit...
I saw her when I was young @ The Latin Casino in Cherry Hill NJ..........She was and is SO Fing talented!!!