Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'lee'

Amos Lee: Stories Behind 'The Lodge'

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:26:00 EDT

With just a guitar and his voice at WFUV's Studio-A, Amos Lee shows off a new approach to the songs from his latest album, Last Days at the Lodge. Lee injects his love of soul music into his singer-songwriter fare and shares the stories behind the music.

Amos Lee On Mountain Stage

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:05:00 EDT

Amos Lee's soulful folk-pop music, clear voice and grounded lyrical observations bring to mind artists such as Otis Redding and Bill Withers. Lee performed highlights from all three of his albums during a recent appearance on Mountain Stage.

A 'Miracle' That's Somewhat Less Than Wondrous

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Spike Lee's latest highlights the oft-neglected contributions of African-American servicemen in World War II. But an overstuffed screenplay and an uneven tone undercut the effort.

Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:44:00 EDT

Miracle At St. Anna, based on James McBride's novel, follows four soldiers of the all-black 92nd Infantry Division after they're cut off by Axis forces in the Tuscan countryside during World War II.

'Boogie Man': The Paradox Of Lee Atwater

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:57:00 EDT

Lee Atwater, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, is remembered for being a ruthless political operative. But in a new documentary about Atwater's controversial life and legacy, filmmaker Stefan Forbes shows that despite his reputation as "Darth Vader," Atwater won the respect of many, including political enemies.

McCain, Palin Push 'Change' Agenda In Missouri

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The Republican ticket of John McCain and Sarah Palin drew a big crowd Monday in Lee's Summit, Mo. Both talked about how they would shake up Washington.

Amos Lee At The Studio 4A 'Lodge'

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Before pursuing a career in music, Lee was a Philadelphia schoolteacher. Then he started going to open-mic nights with a car stereo full of classic R&B records. He recently brought his folky, soulful style to NPR headquarters for a solo performance.

Sheryl Lee Ralph Preaches HIV Testing for All

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT

In preparation for National HIV Testing Day, award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph is on a mission to encourage everyone — particularly African-Americans — to get tested for HIV. Ralph explains her passion for HIV advocacy, and why she hasn't stopped spreading the message.

Black Veteran Takes Issue with Eastwood's Films

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Film director Spike Lee has publicly criticized director Clint Eastwood for not in including African-Americans in his World War II movies "Flags of Our Fathers" and "Letters from Iwo Jima." Thomas McPhatter, an African-American veteran of World War II who served at Iwo Jima, explains why he share's Lee's frustration.

Lee County, Fla., Suffers Foreclosure Glut

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:03:00 EDT

A few years ago, there was a rush to buy property in sun-drenched Lee County, Fla. Bidding wars were common for homes that hadn't even been built yet. But those days are over, and the market now is clogged with thousands of unsold homes. The decline is so extreme that people are looking for ways to walk away from their properties.

Poet's Intimate Stanzas Explore Grief and Salvation

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 18:30:00 EST

In his new poetry collection, the acclaimed poet Li-Young Lee looks back on his extraordinary family history in meditations on suffering, prayer, death and love. Though his poetry is personal, Lee says it describes universal emotions and experiences.

'Fortune Cookie' Offers New Taste of America

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:52:00 EST

Growing up, Chinese-American writer Jennifer 8. Lee noticed the food at Chinese restaurants differed greatly from what her mother served at home, and an obsession was born. The result is a book called The Fortune Cookie Chronicles.

Pronouncing Philippe's

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:00:00 EST

For the past two days, Alex Chadwick has joined us from Philippe's sandwich shop in downtown Los Angeles. But the location has stirred up a debate -- is it Phil-leeps or Phil-lee-payz? .

Lee's Economic Pitch Finds Following in South Korea

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:51:00 EST

Despite revived corruption allegations, Lee Myung-bak is running strongly ahead in the country's presidential race, largely on the basis of promises to boost the country's sluggish economy.

Mocha Moms on Cooking with Style, Halloween

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EDT

This week's Mocha Moms, are joined by Food Network star chef Sandra Lee to talk about cooking with style. Lee's new memoir, Made from Scratch, chronicles her journey from an abusive childhood to the national spotlight for successes.

Ang Lee Tackles Tough Subjects in 'Lust, Caution'

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 08:38:00 EDT

Ang Lee's newest film, Lust, Caution, is set in l942 during the Japanese occupation of China. It's about a dangerous affair between a young female resistance fighter and a top Chinese collaborator. Lee, who won an Academy Award for Brokeback Mountain, says this was much more difficult subject to tackle -- and much more personal. Lust, Caution just won the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival. Lee talks with Scott Simon.

Colorful, Long-Serving La. Sheriff Lee Dies at 75

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:29:00 EDT

Harry Lee, the flamboyant sheriff of Jefferson Parish, La., died after a battle with leukemia. He was in his 27th year in office. He claimed to be the only Chinese-American sheriff in America. He was 75.

'Lee Morgan, Volume 2': Remastered

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:02:00 EDT

Fresh Air's jazz critic reviews a remastering of trumpeter Lee Morgan's 1956 Lee Morgan, Volume 2: Sextet.

Lee Rocker's Big Bass Sound

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 10:00:00 EDT

He was a teenager when his band, The Stray Cats, had its first big hit. These days, Lee Rocker spends most of his time with his own group, which just released a new CD. And, true to his rockabilly roots, he still wields a mighty upright bass.

Zimbabwe Inflation Policy Begets Food Crisis

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:32:00 EDT

In July the Zimbabwean government introduced a plan to combat inflation, making shopkeepers cut their prices in half. But the move has led to food shortages. One reporter in Zimbabwe who for security reasons goes only by the name "Lee" looks at the impact of President Robert Mugabe's plan.

Ben Vaughn on 'Boots' Maker Lee Hazlewood

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:03:00 EDT

Singer-songwriter Ben Vaughn talks with Fresh Air producer Amy Salit about Lee Hazlewood, who died Saturday at age 78. Hazlewood was best known for writing Nancy Sinatra's hit "These Boots are Made For Walkin'" -- but he had a recording career of his own as well.

Lee Hazlewood: Writer Gave Music Biz the 'Boots'

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:00:00 EDT

Music-biz veteran made a fortune writing and producing songs for others -- Nancy Sinatra, most famously -- but thumbed his nose in his own tunes at an industry whose norms and compromises he viewed with disdain.

Min Jin Lee Reads from 'Free Food for Millionaires'

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:45:00 EDT

Keeping up with the Joneses isn't easy -- even if you're a fashion-conscious young woman with an Ivy League degree, a strong sense of entitlement and an enviable golf handicap.

Alabama to Revisit Civil-Rights Era Killing

Thu, 10 May 2007 06:00:00 EDT

An Alabama grand jury has indicted James Bonard Fowler, a former police officer with the murder of Jimmie Lee Jackson, a black Vietnam veteran, during a civil rights protest 42 years ago. Lee's death sparked a march that led to the "bloody Sunday" beatings of civil rights protesters in Selma, Ala.

Henry Lee, Remembered as Funny, Brilliant

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 13:14:00 EDT

Henry Lee, one of the Virginia Tech shooting victims, was known at Fleming High in Roanoke, Va., as a funny, helpful and brilliant student. The 20-year-old was an immigrant from China who didn't speak any English when he arrived in the United States as a child. But he became the salutatorian of his high school class and was about to finish his freshman year at Virginia Tech when he was killed.