{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fobject-of-sound.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fode-to-joan-feat-joan-armatrading-qKIpGYTQ","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Ode to Joan (feat. Joan Armatrading)","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b7a2a0b8-3ceb-47f9-9148-89d1246ba3b5/8d5885ad-76f7-45d8-960e-f287feae2eac/oos-new.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"“All I need to be inspired is to be alive,” says Joan Armatrading. Throughout a career spanning over 50 years, Joan credits her singular songwriting to a relentless fascination with other people: how they love and live. This week on Object of Sound, listen in as Joan and Hanif talk about the process of bringing to life everyday observations, and transforming them into evocative, vivid stories through song. Plus, Joan reveals what it takes to be constantly evolving as an artist, while staying true to your own rhythm. This week’s show comes with a playlist curated by Hanif of songs from Joan Armatrading's expansive career. For the playlist of songs curated for this episode, visit https://bit.ly/ode-to-joan\n\n/ Music In This Week’s Episode: /\nJoan Armatrading, Glorious Madness\nJoan Armatrading, The Weakness In Me\nJoan Armatrading, Peace In Mind\nJoan Armatrading, Cover My Eyes\nJoan Armatrading, Sometimes I Don’t Wanna Go Home\nJoan Armatrading, You Rope You Tie Me\nJoan Armatrading, The Shouting Stage\nJoan Armatrading, Love and Affection\n\n\n"}