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Joan Armatrading's Ode to Birmingham's People
4 Dec
Summary
- Singer Joan Armatrading's new work, Homeland, celebrates Birmingham's people.
- Armatrading, who moved to Birmingham at age seven, has written a choral piece.
- Homeland will be performed with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading has composed a new choral work, titled Homeland, as a tribute to the kindness and warmth of the people of Birmingham. Armatrading, who relocated to the city from St Kitts at the age of seven, found it easy to craft lyrics inspired by her upbringing.
The three-times-Grammy-nominated artist described Homeland as a celebration of her affection for the city and its residents, emphasizing their positive qualities. This marks her second classical composition, following Symphony No 1, and will be performed with the renowned City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Armatrading aims to remind listeners that Birmingham offers more than just its famous shopping districts, showcasing its natural beauty and animal life. Her personal tours often revealed that others admired Birmingham's people, a sentiment she now shares directly through her music.
