Joan Armatrading

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

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

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 love to go on tour and perform. I love all the parts of the process.

I love to go on tour and perform. I love all the parts of the process.

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 found my sound early on. Look at U2: they haven't changed their music for 20 years. Anyway, many people read more

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.