Joan Armatrading

Just an hour with you, and I understand why we had to meet.

Just an hour with you, and I understand why we had to meet.

I've written what and when I want to. It's been about expressing myself. But with the degree, I had to read more

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.

I've always written in a free, unencumbered way.

I've always written in a free, unencumbered way.

I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians.

I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians.

I don't listen to a lot of music, and wouldn't necessarily sit down and put on the radio. If I read more

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.