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Born on December 9, 1950 in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Joan Armatrading is a guitarist, singer-songwriter and composer. Joan Armatrading is 75 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes The Open University. Recorded honors include Member of the Order of the British Empire, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Ivor Novello Awards (1996) and 1 more.
My Take
What I admire most about Joan Armatrading is her refusal to be boxed in. Born in Saint Kitts and Nevis and raised in England, she built a career on her own terms, writing songs that feel introspective rather than fashionable. Her run of 1970s albums proved a Black female singer-songwriter could lead with guitar and substance, not image. The honors, the Ivor Novello, the doctorate, the CBE, matter, but what really earns my respect is that she keeps recording and touring decades on. To me she is a model of quiet, durable artistry that outlasts trends.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joan Armatrading
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョーン・アーマトレイディング
- Reading
- じょーん・あーまとれいでぃんぐ
- Born
- December 9, 1950 (age 75)
- Origin
- Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer-songwriter / composer / record producer / music arranger
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- The Open University
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 1996 Ivor Novello Awards
- 2013 honorary doctorate
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://joanarmatrading.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/ArmatradingJoan
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan%20Armatrading
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q263194
4. About this entry
Tags
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joan Armatrading born?
Joan Armatrading was born on December 9, 1950 and is 75 years old.
Where is Joan Armatrading from?
Joan Armatrading is from Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
What does Joan Armatrading do?
Joan Armatrading works as guitarist, singer-songwriter, composer, record producer, music arranger.
Where did Joan Armatrading study?
Joan Armatrading attended The Open University.
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