Three decades after her debut album, Joan Armatrading will make a special appearance at Gloucester Leisure Centre tonight as part of the UK national tour to promote her new album, Lover's Speaks.

The Birmingham-based musician, who was Britain's first mainstream black singer-songwriter, has been recording since 1973 and has sold over 10 million albums worldwide.

Tickets are available on 01594 544446 or the 24-hour booking hotline on 01159129000. More details at www.wayahead.com