Joan Armatrading

Throughout her career, Joan Armatrading has followed one simple principle: to trust the song. As a songwriter, singer, guitarist, producer and composer, Joan Armatrading has built one of the most distinctive careers in British music. As the first UK female singer-songwriter to achieve major international success, she has always remained true to her own artistic vision. For Joan, the song always leads the way. Rather than following trends, she allows each song to become what it needs to be. That approach has taken her across rock, blues, jazz and, more recently, into classical composition. Writing, producing and recording in her own studio, Joan plays most, and often all, of the instruments on her albums. Her creative independence has allowed her to keep exploring new musical ideas while remaining unmistakably herself. The journey began with Whatever’s for Us in 1972. It was the first step in a career that has never stood still, always guided by curiosity, independence and the song itself. Whether you’re discovering Joan Armatrading for the first time or returning to songs you’ve loved for years, welcome to a catalogue built on independence, curiosity and an unmistakable musical voice that continues to evolve.