To the official website of singer songwriter musician producer Joan Armatrading. thrice Grammy nominated British singer songwriter .The 1st UK female singer/songwriter to get international success. 1st female UK artist to debut at top rated in Billboards Blues charts. 1st female UK artist being nominated for any Grammy inside the blues category. One of Britain"s female artists who"s stood the test of energy with songs for example Love And Affection, Willow, Drop The Pilot and Lovers Speak. Source= blues songwriter