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. Joan Armatrading achievementareaextraordinary share on social
I've written what and when I want to. It's been about expressing myself. But with the degree, I had to learn to do everything in a very specific, disciplined way. I am very disciplined, but this demanded a totally different kind of discipline. A real challenge. Joan Armatrading challengedegreedemand share on social
So I've had lots of different bands over the years who have stayed with me for certain tours. Joan Armatrading bandhavelot Change image and share on social
This band - because this is myself on electric and acoustic guitars - we've done three tours together now and I really, really like it which is why I did the DVD as well. Joan Armatrading acousticbanddvd Change image and share on social
In America, you watch TV and think that's totally unreal, then you step outside and it's just the same. Joan Armatrading americasteptotally Change image and share on social
All your travelling is together, you eat together, you're on stage as a band together, when you get to the sound-check the band and the crew are all together. Joan Armatrading bandcheckcrow Change image and share on social
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. Joan Armatrading combinationinspirationlot share on social
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. Joan Armatrading danceenjoygig Change image and share on social
I love to go on tour and perform. I love all the parts of the process. Joan Armatrading lovepartperform Change image and share on social
When I was younger I was obsessed with writing, so even if I wanted to listen, I didn't have time. Joan Armatrading listenobsesstime Change image and share on social
