Who Is Barack Obama?
Aug 19th, 2008 · We talk to people who knew him or have worked with the Illinois senator. They tell stories about Obama's personality and his character.
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Ratatat: Electronic Rock With A Pulse
Jul 28th, 2008 · 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
Jul 25th, 2008 · 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 *
Jul 18th, 2008 · 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?
Jun 25th, 2008 · 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
Jun 12th, 2008 · 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
Jun 7th, 2008 · 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' ***
May 26th, 2008 · 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.
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