JOAN Armatrading will visit Leeds Grand Theatre next month on her last major world tour.

The singer-songwriter and guitarist, 64, has decided that after 42 years, there’ll be no more continuous long-haul travel.

But not only is this her ultimate major tour, it is also her first ever solo world tour.

And if there was ever any doubt that Joan Armatrading is more, much more, than those first great songs that brought her to the world’s attention – Love And Affection, Me Myself I, Drop The Pilot, Willow… these shows incalculably support the claim.

For almost two hours Joan holds the stage, trawling through her career songbook, utilising various guitars (and playing techniques) and a piano.

She shares some of the highlights of the last four decades and she gives us a glimpse of her world.

Her talent is on full display. The landmark songs, the rich, mellifluous voice, the superb musicianship. Her last few albums have seen her playing most of the instruments herself but here, alone on the stage, it is easy to see why she is also acclaimed as an instrumentalist.

She will be in Leeds on Sunday, March 22. Call the box office (0844) 8482700.