Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading (born in Basseterre, Saint Kitts on 9th December 1950) and brought up in Birmingham, England, is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

Armatrading has mixed eclectic musical styles over decades of recording and performing. She has had several British hit singles, the biggest of which were "Love & Affection", "Me Myself I", and "Drop the Pilot". Her music is generally soulful pop, with forays into rock, folk, jazz, and reggae. Her popularity is primarily as an album artist.

She gained a new audience following her writing and performing "The Flight of the Wild Geese", which was used during the opening and end titles for the 1978 film The Wild Geese.