“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/ Music In This Week’s Episode: /Joan Armatrading, Glorious MadnessJoan Armatrading, The Weakness In MeJoan Armatrading, Peace In MindJoan Armatrading, Cover My EyesJoan Armatrading, Sometimes I Don’t Wanna Go HomeJoan Armatrading, You Rope You Tie MeJoan Armatrading, The Shouting StageJoan Armatrading, Love and Affection/ Show Notes:  /Joan Armatrading’s 22nd studio album, Consequences, is out now. You can view Joan’s performance of Love and Affection on The Old Grey Whistle test here./ Credits: /This show is produced by work by work: Scott Newman, Jemma Rose Brown, Mayari Sherina Ong, Kathleen Ottinger and by Hanif Abdurraqib. The show is mixed by Sam Bair.