Joan Armatrading
@ArmatradingJoan
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Joan's new album 'How Did This Happen And What Does It Now Mean' is out now. Listen here ⬇️
Joined May 2013
Just received my CBE at Windsor Castle. Princess Ann residing Had a lovely chat. Exciting morning. Met really nice people being given honours nurses, people helping in combatting loneliness, military, climate change, to dance. Well done everyone congratulations on your gong.
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It’s Joan’s birthday today! Leave your birthday wishes for her below and we’ll make sure she reads as many of them as possible.
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Just watched the last episode of After Life 2.Got to get this off my chest. Who does @rickygervais.think he is writing these brilliant TV shows films pod cast and stand-ups, some sort of genius. No No I'm going there, he's got to be told. He is a genius, let's leave it at that.
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RIP Johnnie Walker and thank you. Thank you for all you did for my music and the many other musicians you brought to the public's attention. I loved talking with you on your shows. I will miss you. You will be very missed by many x
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The Lionesses have taken British football further than any other team since 1966. So proud of them. Way to go ladies. Get ready for the next World Cup.
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I'm going to miss Steve Wright very much. RIP Steve.
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Thank you to everyone who has congratulated me on being awarded a CBE in the Queen's Honours List today. What a way to start the weekend for all of us who were honoured.
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I am in shock. Benjamin Zephaniah has died age 65. What a thoughtful, kind and caring man he was. The world has lost a poet, an intellectual and a cultural revolutionary. I have lost a great friend. RIP Benjamin.
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It's on now on BBC TWO Me Myself I documentary. I'm going to watch it.
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She did it . What a match. Well done Emma. New champion. WELL DONE!.
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I'm proud to support Shine A Light for Brain Tumour Awareness Month and @braintumourrsch, honouring the memory of my dear friend, the extraordinary poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah. His legacy continues to inspire, and together, we will find a cure. #ShineALight
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It was so exciting to be a part of the Commonwealth Service in Westminster Abbey yesterday. Everyone involved did themselves proud. Thank you for including me in this special day. Watch the full Service of Celebration on BBC iPlayer now.
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Love the Specials, love Fun Boy Three, love Terry Hall. This is sad sad news that Terry has passed. Thank goodness he left us with the music that lives on.
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Legendary artist of the Beano David Sutherland has died. He was the artist on the Bash Street Kids since 1962 and for me he gave that school and those children, along with Dennis the Menace real life. Yes I still read the Beano. Love it Love it Love it. RIP David
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I've just finished watching the first 3 episodes of .@rickygervais After Life season 2. I got something in my eye a couple of times but I think I managed to get it out. I'll watch the rest tomorrow. Nice!.
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This is really sad and devastating news for Kate and her family. Her husband Derek, who put up such a brave fight over a long period, has died. Sending you warm hugs Kate. RIP Derek.
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Thank you for my Birthday greetings today. I love a Birthday x.
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"Excited to announce The Joan Armatrading Scholarship at @bimm_stagram for students starting in September 2024. It covers full three-year tuition for low-income or under-represented groups in higher education aiming to join the industry."
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Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with Joy, Peace and Love Joan xx
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Look at my birthday biscuit. I've taken a piece out of the bottom left hand side. Yum!!
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Will Lamb with Joan. Will is the first winner of The Joan Armatrading Scholarship at BIMM Music Institute, Birmingham.
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Thanks to @GMB, @susannareid100 and @RobbieRinder for making me get up early! It wasn't so painful!!
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I have to tell you I am having the best day. I always do on my birthday. I love a birthday.
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Happy Birthday to Joan! Leave your birthday wishes for her in the comments.
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#onlyconnect I can't wait for the next show. When is it? How long do we have to wait? Congratulations to the Strigiformes!.
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Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Love Joan x
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Happy 2024. I hope it brings you all you wish for yourself, your family and your friends. Love Joan x
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I love the @BeanoOfficial . I've been reading it since I was 7 and I'm still reading it. I never stopped. One of my "bestest moment" yea I said bestest, was when I appeared in the Beano. Happy Birthday to the Beano celebrating 80 years of FUN!!
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Why am I crying ? Because Charlie Watts has died. Who knew that any of the Rolling Stones musicians would ever leave this earth.
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What an absolute thrill and honour for me to be invited to King Charles 111 and Queen Camilla’s Coronation today the 6th of May 2023.
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You have got to love this time of the year. How beautiful are these colours.
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It's on NOW! The BBC Documentary Me Myself I on BBC 4 TV 9pm. I hope you enjoy
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Hi everyone! I just wanted to say a big thank you for all the lovely comments on my new song 'I'm Not Moving'! It means the world to me that so many of you are enjoying it. I can’t wait for you to hear the rest of the album!
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Just giving you the heads up that BBC 4 TV will be re broadcasting the documentary about my career so far again on the 14th of August. Look out for more.
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Wishing you peace and happiness in this brand New Year. x
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So proud of the England squad. Hold you heads up guys x.
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You did us proud ladies. I was up on my feet and shouting myself hoarse. It’s OK to cry with the disappointment of not getting through but you were fantastic and can hold your head up that you put on such a display against another great team.
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I'm so sad to hear of the death of Linda Lewis. She had a beautiful voice and was a really lovely person. RIP Linda x.
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Where did 2024 go. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. Love Joan xx
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I just watched Afterlife 3. BRILLITANT! But I think I will only watch it 10 times.
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Thank you @womenofyear . for giving me the honour of the Lifetime Achievement Award this year. Congratulations @julieetchitv and the WOYLA team on the success of your virtual lunch with 400 women attending.
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Anything by Victoria Wood, who died on this day in 2016 is fantastic. Thank goodness she left us with her great works to enjoy.
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This is important. THANK YOU. Thank you to everyone who bought my album Consequences and helped it to enter the charts at number 10. If I could come and give each of you a big hug and a kiss I would do it. Because I can't, all I can say is THANK YOU, THANK YOU THANK YOU. XX
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I’m excited to announce my first-ever Symphony. Symphony No.1 will have its world premiere at The Queen Elizabeth Hall on Friday 24th November and will be performed by the fantastic @Chineke4Change Orchestra. Tickets for the performance have sold out, but we will be releasing
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Joan performing 'Love and Affection' on @BBCLater. with Jools Holland in 2007. Joan’s new album ‘How Did This Happen And What Does It Now Mean’ is released on 22nd November and can be pre-ordered here:
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Who is tuning in to @BBCTwo to watch Me Myself I? My 2021 live show from Asylum Chapel is on shortly after at 10:30pm. #joanarmatrading #bbctwo
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I've been brain washed. Someone, I wonder who that could be, told me to watch Humanity and After Life again. I watched Humanity last night. Tonight I will watch After Life . Help. Me. Please 📺.
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I can't believe how quickly this year has gone by and it's my Birthday again. I'm a very happy Birthday Girl today. Thanks for all your messages x
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If you missed Joan and Little Simz performing together at the BAFTAs take a look here.
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I have written a symphony. SURPRISE!!.Here's another surprise, it will be played at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on the 24th of November 2023.Get your tickets. Exciting or what!.
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It's on now Live at Asylum Chapel. Yes I'm watching this one as well. BBC TWO 10:30
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This is what I woke up to this morning. Nice. Pretty.
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Just heard Steve Wright play my song Already There on the radio @BBCRadio2 . I got a bit over excited. You'd think I'd never heard myself on the radio before. Thanks Steve.
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Congratulations on you new honour Floella, Order of Merit @FloellaBenjamin you must feel very proud.
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Get ready for a Joan Armatrading evening on BBC TWO on Saturday 8th October.Documentary: Joan Armatrading Me Myself I at 8:40pm.In Concert: at 10:30pm.
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One of life's gentlemen has gone. He was a really lovely man RIP Bill.
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Joan Armatrading performing her iconic song ‘Drop The Pilot’ on Top of the Pops in 1983. It was the first single to be released from her 8th album, ‘The Key’. Joan’s brand-new album ‘How Did This Happen And What Does It Now Mean’ is released on 22nd November. Pre-order your
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Such an honour to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award @TheAMAUK last night. Thank you everyone who thought of me. Thank you Bob Harris @WhisperingBob and Paul Gambaccini for being a part of my career. Thank you to the fans who've allowed me to have this long and happy career.
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3 days to go to my Me Myself I Documentary being shown on March 5th on BBC 4 TV at 9pm. I hope you can catch it.
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The BBC TV4 Documentary at 10pm about my career so far is happening . TODAY!!!
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@LittleSimz What a pleasure and pure delight that Little Simz invited me to play guitar on her fabulous track Heart On Fire at the BAFTAs tonight. This is us at the sound check. I loved every second.
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2020 was different, wasn't it! .2021 brings a new hope. Happy New Year to you and your family. X
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Is it wrong that I enjoy this morning's chat with @susannareid100 and @piersmorgan about the rugby pinch.
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I'm so sad to hear of the death of lovely Janice Long. RIP Janice.
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It's a Joan night tonight. See you there. BBC TWO 8:40pm - Me Myself I (Documentary) .10:30pm - Live at Asylum Chapel from 2021.Or catch up on BBC iPlayer after.
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This time last year, I released The Weakness In Me, a book of my lyrics. I'm really proud of this book as it's the first time I've had my lyrics published. It was so hard to pick which songs to include too! . The book is still available in all good bookshops, or you can order a
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Happy New Year. Who would have thunk it, 2025 is here. Right, Right! x
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It's a big day today! It's the day of the premiere of Joan Armatrading's Symphony No.1 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall!. #joanarmatrading #SymphonyNo1 #QueenElizabethHall
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The Queen of the United Kingdom died this evening. God Bless the Queen. A wonderful woman with a strong sense of duty and service, full of humour, warmth and compassion.
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I had such a wonderful time with @jowhiley on her show last night! She was so relaxed and smiley. Thank you to everyone at @BBCRadio2 for making me feel so welcome. You can listen to the show on @BBCSounds now.
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The sad news of Taylor Hawkins is such a shock to wake up to. I didn't know him but what I know is he was a kind and considerate man. He was a great talent and appreciated the talent of others. RIP Taylor.
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Congratulations to Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice on winning Strictly. All the dancers this year were great. I'm sad we didn't get to see AJ dance tonight but what an ending to a great show. Well done all.
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Another of the all time greats with a life fulfilled has left us. RIP Sidney Poitier.
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#throwback to Joan’s @BBCRadio2 House Music session in June 2021. Watch the full video here:
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2022. Happy New Year. It's that time again to make plans. xx
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Couldn't make it to the concert? No worries! My debut Symphony, titled ‘Symphony No. 1’, will broadcast on @bbcradio3 on November 28th at 7:30pm. #joanarmatrading #SymphonyNo1 #bbcradio3
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Wishing you and your family one of the best Holiday seasons ever. Happy Christmas. xx
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After Life on Gogglebox. Of course they loved it.
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My new album Live at Asylum Chapel is out now. Listen here: I absolutely loved doing the concert at Asylum Chapel. Loved the atmosphere of the place, working with the musicians and just playing. Loved it. I look forward to you loving it too.
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I will be talking to these two very nice chaps @guypratt. & @garyjkemp on Sunday. Take a listen .
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How great is this song. Love it Love it Love it. Just listen to Caron Wheeler 's vocals and Jazzie B's beats.
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If you haven't seem the documentary about my career called Me, Myself, I it's available on the BBC iPlayer for the next 30 days. I hope you can tune in.
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I’ve just watched Holding written by @grahnort.Directed by @KathyBurke TV script written by Dominic Treadwell-Collins and Karen Cogan.It is FANTASTIC. Watch on ITV Hub.
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The BBC 4 TV documentary Me Myself I is on NOW!!! 10pm
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If you missed the Me Myself I Documentary it's on BBC iPlayer for a good while
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The lights the entertainment, the speeches, WOW it all worked for the Queen’s jubilee tonight.FANTASTIC !!.
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One of the great great guitarist and all round performer has died. The loss of such a talent is so sad. BUT his music lives on and we will always have those fantastic magical virtuoso performances to go back to again and again.
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I'm so excited to announce that my new album Consequences will be released on Friday 18th June and you can pre-order your signed copy here: . #joanarmatrading #consequences #alreadythere
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Joan Armatrading performing ‘Down To Zero’ live at the Folk Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in 2016! Originally released in 1976, this track is from her self-titled album. Joan’s brand-new album, ‘How Did This Happen And What Does It Now Mean’ is released on 22nd November.
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Joan with conductor Andrew Grams at rehearsals for tonight’s premiere of Symphony No.1 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. The symphony will also be broadcast on @BBCRadio3 on Wednesday at 7:30pm. #joanarmatrading #classicalmusic
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