See Zahara bloom in the gardens
See Zahara bloom in the gardensIndependent OnlineArie and Joan Armatrading, this unassuming superstar's debut album went platinum in just thirteen days. The catalyst was the overwhelming public appreciation of her hit 'Loliwe' (also the name of her album), a YouTube sensation that did exactly what ...and more »
2012 Summer Festivals preview
2012 Summer Festivals previewTelegraph.co.ukLatitude (Jul 12-15, www.latitudefestival.co.uk, 0871 231 0821) has a stronger bill than ever, heavy on fashionable strummers like Bon Iver and Laura Marling, while Joan Armatrading, Billy Bragg and John Prine keep the more traditional flag flying at ...
Ferguson of 'X Factor' now a contender for stardom
Ferguson of 'X Factor' now a contender for stardomNew York Daily NewsMost of the first single, “Nothing's Real But Love,” features just Ferguson's voice and an acoustic guitar, creating something as stripped as a Joan Armatrading song. The spare sound grounds the often gaudy sound of pop-gospel with the intimacy of a ...
Krystle Warren – review
Krystle Warren – reviewThe GuardianAt different times in the set there were echoes of Nina Simone and singer-songwriters from Tracy Chapman to Joan Armatrading. She started with Tuesday Morning, a blend of folk balladry and swing, then picked up a banjo for the upbeat and jazzy Five ...
SAMA Winner Opens Old Mutual Music in the Gardens
SAMA Winner Opens Old Mutual Music in the GardensAllAfrica.comArie, Joan Armatrading and the Nigerian singer Asa. Her debut album, Loliwe, sold out within 72 hours and went platinum 13 days after release. It has sold more than 800 000 copies and industry professionals now see her as the answer to the late great ...and more »