Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'personality'

Francois Virot: 'Say Fiesta'

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:56:00 EST

Recorded at his home in Lyon, France with little more than an acoustic guitar and hand claps to accompany his vocals, Francois Virot's full-length debut, Yes or No, is indeed spare. But don't expect a typical singer-songwriter CD. Yes or No is lyrically rich, brimming with personality and charm, and produced with surprising layers of vocals and guitars that create a warm and vibrant sonic landscape.

Study: Warm Hands Could Lead To Warm Heart

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Perhaps it's no coincidence of linguistics when we say a friendly, supportive person has a "warm" personality. Scientists recently found that physical warmth — holding a warm cup of coffee, for instance — made people feel that someone was more emotionally "warm" as well.

Rachael Yamagata Writes To Overcome

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EDT

The singer-songwriter's newest project is a double album focusing on two different parts of her personality. Elephants is contemplative, while Teeth Sinking Into Heart is upbeat, rhythmic and fun.

Ben Bernanke: Calm Leader Or Timid Intellectual...

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has a huge task weighing on his shoulders. His supporters praise his calm demeaner, while critics say he's been too slow to act. Is he the right man for the job? We examine the mind, personality and resume of this Depression-obsessed economist.

Adele: A Soul Sensation At '19'

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:50:00 EDT

With enthusiastic critical reception, Adele has been rewarded with "soul sensation" status in the U.K. on the strength of her powerful voice and winning personality. Hear her perform on World Cafe with host David Dye.

Who Is Barack Obama...

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:29:00 EDT

We talk to people who knew him or have worked with the Illinois senator. They tell stories about Obama's personality and his character.

Ratatat: Electronic Rock With A Pulse

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:46:00 EDT

When crafting instrumental music, artists have to convey personality and a point of view without falling back on vocals — or, more to the point, expressions of human emotion. The best, like the Brooklyn band Ratatat, find a way to carve out a distinct sound anyway.

The Legendary Dizzy Gillespie On Piano Jazz

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:08:00 EDT

The name "Dizzy" perfectly described the playful personality and adventurous musical style of John Birks Gillespie, one of the most celebrated jazz musicians of the 20th century. Gillespie joined McPartland in 1985 to talk about the origin of the term bebop and how he came to love Cuban music.

Sarah Vaughan: The Divine One

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:42:00 EDT

Sarah Vaughan possessed one of the legendary voices in jazz. With a multi-octave range and a luscious, supple sound, she was celebrated by critics, fans, and fellow musicians alike. In this program from 1986, Vaughan's lively and sassy personality is on display, as are her amazing vocals.

When Went Down for Prime Minister Brown...

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown was widely admired when he succeeded Tony Blair a year ago. His dour personality and a string of politically inept decisions have quickly made him one of the most unpopular prime ministers in recent memory.

Remembering Wayne Conner

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:53:00 EDT

Operatic tenor Wayne Conner was an classical-music radio personality and a teacher at the Curtis Institute of Music and the Academy of Vocal Arts and Peabody conservatory. For 30 years, he also produced and hosted WHYY's "Singer's World" and "Collector's Corner." Connor died May 9 of liver cancer at the age of 79.

The Anti-Slavery Activism of William Wilberforce

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EDT

William Hague is the shadow foreign secretary of Britain's Conservative Party, and was once head of the party. Since leaving full-time work in politics, he's been writing political biographies. The latest is called William Wilberforce: The Life of the Great Anti-Slave Trade Campaigner. Scott Simon speaks to the author about how Wilberforce's personality and religious faith informed his anti-slavery activism.

'What Your Stuff Says About You'

Mon, 26 May 2008 14:19:00 EDT

Author Sam Gosling talks about how he can determine a person's personality by looking at their possessions. His new book is called, Snoop: What Your Stuff Says About You.

Kate Nash: Sweetly Infectious Pop

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:30:00 EDT

Though still only 20, English singer-songwriter Kate Nash has already topped numerous European pop charts and attracted massive buzz in the U.S. Her debut album, Made of Bricks, is full of sweetly infectious pop music, propelled by Nash's thick accent and effervescent personality.

Snoop Dogg's Personality Carries 'Ego'

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:43:00 EDT

Snoop Dogg's personality and willingness to have fun in a genre reputed for serious posturing carries his latest album, Ego Trippin', into the popular consciousness.

Kate Nash, Live in Concert

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:43:00 EDT

Three Candidates, Three Personality Types

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:04:00 EST

Applying the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality test to three White House hopefuls yields these results: Sen. Hillary Clinton is a "supervisor," Sen. Barack Obama is a "champion" and Sen. John McCain is a "promoter."

President Truman's Lone Child, Margaret, Dies at 83

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:00:00 EST

Margaret Truman, the only child of former President Harry S. Truman, has died at the age of 83. Truman was a college student when her father became president. She later became a concert singer, actress, radio and TV personality and mystery writer.

Arthur Godfrey an Unlikely Early American Idol

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:39:00 EST

During television's first decade, Arthur Godfrey was the most omnipresent, watched, listened-to, and talked about personality in America. He was on television five days a week for nine hours, eight of them simulcast on radio. But his only real talent was a folksy, laid-back, and unpredictable charm.

Russia's Putin Postures for Post Presidency

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 06:00:00 EST

Vladimir Putin says he's stepping down as Russian president next year, but the mass rallies and other public adulation staged by supporters is overwhelming. Experts say the Kremlin has created a cult of personality around Putin to ensure he can hold on to power after his presidential term ends.

Ben Stein Rips Goldman Sachs over Subprime Mess

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:23:00 EST

In a weekend column in the New York Times, TV personality Ben Stein declared the investment bank Goldman Sachs "irresponsible" for selling large quantities of mortgage-backed securities and then "shorting," or betting against them, in the market.

As Chechnya Rebuilds, One Man Is Credited

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:40:00 EST

Locals openly claim that pro-Moscow Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov brought peace to the region. But in private, some say he has built his own cult of personality and that people live in fear of his private militia.

California Fires Bring Undocumented Workers Added Anxiety

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:00:00 EDT

Univision radio personality Eddie Sotelo, also known as El Piolin, is delivering supplies to victims of the wildfires in San Diego. Sotelo explains the dual fear among undocumented migrant workers of both being harmed by the fire and being arrested.

Military Bars Soldiers with 'Personality Disorders'

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Thousands of military personnel have been dismissed for "personality disorders" since the war in Iraq began. The military says the soldiers had pre-existing mental conditions.

The White Stripes' Ode to Dumpster Diving

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:29:00 EDT

Built around a one-chord boogie, The White Stripes' "Rag and Bone" barely qualifies as a song: It mostly revs in neutral as it plays out like a sketch punctuated by blasts of bluesy rock. More importantly, it finally allows drummer Meg White to showcase her personality.