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Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading (born December 9, 1950) is an England|English<ref>[http://www.houstonpress.com/2000-07-13/music/union-joan/ Houston - Music - Union Joan<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> singer, songwriter, and guitarist. She achieved fame in the mid 1970s as a headlining musician who was also a solo performing woman of colour, a rarity at that time. Known for her distinctive low voice and intelligent, sensitive lyrics, Armatrading was a pioneer for other female artists and is a three times Grammy Award-nominee <ref name="Grammy"> [http://www.joanarmatrading.com/ Official Website]</ref>. Additional achievements include an MBE, and a BA (Hons) degree in History from the Open University, of which she is a trustee <ref name="MBEOU"> [http://www.joanarmatrading.com/ Official Website]</ref>.
Early life
Armatrading was born in Basseterre, Saint Kitts in the West Indies and moved with her family to Birmingham, England, in 1957. Armatrading began writing lyrics and music at the age of 14. Her first job was working at Rabone Chesterman (makers of fine engineering tools), in Hockley, Birmingham. She was sacked from this job because she insisted on bringing her guitar to work and playing during tea breaks<ref>BBC R1 interview with Janice Long</ref>.
1. Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts on 27 Jun 2008
Location: Pilton, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4BY, United Kingdom
Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts
The next Glastonbury Festival will be held on the weekend of 27th, 28th and 29th June 2008
Glastonbury 2008 Tickets
2008 will see the return of Glastonbury’s award winning registration process and photo tickets. Full details regarding ticket purchase and how to register will be published here, on the official website by the middle of January, so watch this space for details.
Performing at Glastonbury 2008
Agents for artists signed with major labels can contact the Festival in the usual manner. Only digital submissions are accepted for Pyramid, Other and John Peel stages. Please do not send in CDs.
For Acoustic Stage please send CDs to Glastonbury Acoustic Stage, Asgard, 125 Parkway, Regents Park, London, NW1 7PS and for Dance Village - CDs to Glastonbury Dance Village, P O Box 1132, Bristol, BS99 2JZ or EPKs to the usual address.
For other peformers, the Festival is again running the Glastonbury New Talent Competition. Over 50 performers or groups that entered the competition last year played at Glastonbury 2007, with the winner, Liz Green, having a spot on the Pyramid Stage.
2. True Colors Tour 2008 on 1 Jul 2008
Location: Seattle 98134, United States
The groundbreaking tour was conceived by Cyndi stemming from her desire to give back to the community for the love and support they have given her throughout her career. The True Colors Tour is a celebration of the basic values and freedoms that should be shared by all Americans. Fans will experience these values through the music of both legendary icons along with the newest and coolest acts this generation has to offer. Helmed by Cyndi, The B-52s, Rosie O’Donnell and hosted by Carson Kressley the tour will feature exciting special guest appearances on select dates including Wanda Sykes, Tegan and Sara, Regina Spektor, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Joan Armatrading, Indigo Girls, Nona Hendryx, Deborah Cox, The Cliks, Andy Bell, The Puppini Sisters and Kat DeLuna.
3. True Colors Tour 2008 on 2 Jul 2008
Location: Vancouver Canada
The groundbreaking tour was conceived by Cyndi stemming from her desire to give back to the community for the love and support they have given her throughout her career. The True Colors Tour is a celebration of the basic values and freedoms that should be shared by all Americans. Fans will experience these values through the music of both legendary icons along with the newest and coolest acts this generation has to offer. Helmed by Cyndi, The B-52s, Rosie O’Donnell and hosted by Carson Kressley the tour will feature exciting special guest appearances on select dates including Wanda Sykes, Tegan and Sara, Regina Spektor, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Joan Armatrading, Indigo Girls, Nona Hendryx, Deborah Cox, The Cliks, Andy Bell, The Puppini Sisters and Kat DeLuna.
4. True Colors Tour 2008 on 4 Jul 2008
Location: 5150 South 6055 West, West Valley City 84118, United States
The groundbreaking tour was conceived by Cyndi stemming from her desire to give back to the community for the love and support they have given her throughout her career. The True Colors Tour is a celebration of the basic values and freedoms that should be shared by all Americans. Fans will experience these values through the music of both legendary icons along with the newest and coolest acts this generation has to offer. Helmed by Cyndi, The B-52s, Rosie O’Donnell and hosted by Carson Kressley the tour will feature exciting special guest appearances on select dates including Wanda Sykes, Tegan and Sara, Regina Spektor, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Joan Armatrading, Indigo Girls, Nona Hendryx, Deborah Cox, The Cliks, Andy Bell, The Puppini Sisters and Kat DeLuna.
5. True Colors Tour 2008 on 5 Jul 2008
Location: Red Rocks Park, Morrison 80465, United States
The groundbreaking tour was conceived by Cyndi stemming from her desire to give back to the community for the love and support they have given her throughout her career. The True Colors Tour is a celebration of the basic values and freedoms that should be shared by all Americans. Fans will experience these values through the music of both legendary icons along with the newest and coolest acts this generation has to offer. Helmed by Cyndi, The B-52s, Rosie O’Donnell and hosted by Carson Kressley the tour will feature exciting special guest appearances on select dates including Wanda Sykes, Tegan and Sara, Regina Spektor, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Joan Armatrading, Indigo Girls, Nona Hendryx, Deborah Cox, The Cliks, Andy Bell, The Puppini Sisters and Kat DeLuna.
6. Winnipeg Folk Festival on 10 Jul 2008
Location: Winnipeg Canada
7. Pori Jazz 2008 on 12 Jul 2008
Location: 28100 Pori, Finland
...sekä monia muita jazzin, soulin, funkin ja r&b:n nimiä.
8. Stockholm Jazz Festivals on 16 Jul 2008
Location: 75321 Stockholm, Sweden
9. Cambridge Folk Festival on 31 Jul 2008
Location: Fulbourn Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom
10. Joan Armatrading at Kulturarena, Jena on 1 Aug 2008
joan armatrading the weakness in me subs 
joan armatrading love and affection live at later 
joan armatrading love and affection 
drop the pilot joan armatrading 
joan armatrading willow live in the studio 
joan armatrading down to zero 02 15 1979 
joan armatrading drop the pilot 
joan armatrading the weakness in me 
joan armatrading barefoot and pregnant 02 15 1979 
Sing Me Another Love Song Joan Armatrading
