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“Eric came in, played great, just one tasty lick after another. Jeff Beck’s contribution was spellbinding”: Mark Knopfler enlists Clapton, Townshend, Iommi, Slash and dozens more for all-star charity single

Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes raise funds for teenage cancer charities with an epic version of his Local Hero theme, featuring Jeff Beck’s final recording, and over 50 guitar legends – including David Gilmour, Joan Armatrading and Brian May

Guitar World

Joan Armatrading world premiere review – how did a brilliant pop melodist produce such a baffling mess?

Armatrading’s first symphony, premiered by Chineke! conducted by Andrew Grams, was underdeveloped and dull. Neither composer nor ensemble come out well from this

The Guardian - UK

Inspirational Black British women you should know about

The Black British women who have helped shape history

Evening Standard

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Linda Lewis obituary

Singer, songwriter and superb backing vocalist who worked with David Bowie, Rod Stewart and Joan Armatrading

The Guardian - UK

‘What a voice!’ – Cat Stevens pays tribute after death of Linda Lewis at 72

Tributes also came from Tracey Thorn from Everything But The Girl and radio DJ Gilles Peterson.

The Independent UK

Joan Armatrading pens first symphony as she eyes career move into classical music

The 72-year-old’s used to playing stadiums with the likes of Queen and Eric Clapton, but she’s now looking forward to the world premiere of 'Symphony Number One'

Daily Mirror

Joan Armatrading’s first classical symphony to be performed at Queen Elizabeth Hall

‘Symphony No 1’ will be performed by the Chineke! Orchestra

The Independent UK

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Stadium starstruck by Kidman and Urban glamour couple

THE hallowed turf of McDonald Jones Stadium isn't foreign ground when it comes to star power. It's played host to football icon David Beckham, turned green and gold for the Socceroos and Matildas and been the playground of rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns. But Newcastle isn't LA, or even Sydney,…

Newcastle Herald

Joan Armatrading: ‘Nelson Mandela gave great hugs’

The singer on arriving in the UK alone aged 7, her first £3 guitar, and meeting the anti-apartheid activist

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: the real story behind Jimi Hendrix’s critically panned flop

Chuck Wein’s documentary revisits Hendrix’s doomed concerts in Maui. Plus: Stormzy and Kate Hudson join Wossy. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Stormzy quizzes Hollywood's Kate Hudson on her most 'awkward' movie sex scenes

Rap superstar Stormzy has the pleasure of sitting alongside Hollywood icon Kate Hudson on this week's Jonathan Ross Show where he asks her all about filming sex scenes

Daily Mirror

Joan Armatrading says the Queen and King Charles have ‘very similar traits’

The singer-songwriter has worked with the new monarch’s charity The Prince’s Trust for four decades

The Independent UK

‘I popped the question. Of course she said yes – she was as wasted as I was’: the Glastonbury festival I’ll never forget

Billy Bragg, Joan Armatrading, Tim Jonze and Leonie Cooper reflect on their most magical days at Worthy Farm

The Guardian - UK

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