JOAN ARMATRADING has come a long way since her birth in the West Indies and her upbringing in Birmingham.

With 18 stunning albums to her credit and a new blues-based CD scheduled for release in Spring 2007, Joan’s subtle and sublime music has touched millions of people all over the world.

Known as a true craftsman, her distinctive vocals and consummate musicianship – she has arranged as well as played every instrument, with the exception of drums on her forthcoming album – have led... more