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 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 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.

In America, you watch TV and think that's totally unreal, then you step outside and it's just the same.

In America, you watch TV and think that's totally unreal, then you step outside and it's just the same.