Joan Armatrading
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Summary
Joan Armatrading was born on December 9, 1950[1], in Basseterre[2]. She has worked as a guitarist[3], singer-songwriter[4], composer[5], record producer[6], and music arranger[7]. She ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,138 views/month, #6,151 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: recording artist[11], film director[12], singer[13], musician[14], songwriter[15]
- Field of work: music composing[16]
- Educated at: The Open University[17]
- Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[18], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], Ivor Novello Awards[20], honorary doctorate[21]
- Sex or gender: female[22]
- Sexual orientation: lesbianism[23], non-heterosexuality[24]
- Genre: rock music[25], pop music[26]
- Record label: A&M Records[27], 429 Records[28], Denon[29], EMI[30], Cube Records[31]
- Discography: Joan Armatrading discography[32]
- Commons category: Joan Armatrading[33]
- Voice type: contralto[34]
- Family name: Armatrading[35]
- Given name: Joan[36], Anita[37], Barbara[38]
- Official website: http://joanarmatrading.com/[39]
- Instrument: guitar[40], EBow[41], piano[42], voice[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
- Topic has template: Template:Joan Armatrading[45]
- Birth name: Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading[46]
- Name in native language: Joan Armatrading[47]
- Start of work period: 1972[48]
Why It Matters
Joan Armatrading has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Joan Armatrading born?
Joan Armatrading's place of birth was Basseterre[2].
What did Joan Armatrading do for work?
Joan Armatrading worked as a guitarist[3], singer-songwriter[4], composer[5], record producer[6], and music arranger[7].
Where did Joan Armatrading go to school?
Joan Armatrading was educated at The Open University[17].
What awards did Joan Armatrading receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[18], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], Ivor Novello Awards[20], and honorary doctorate[21].