What is the personality type of Gil Scott-Heron? Which MBTI personality type best fits? Personality type for Gil Scott-Heron from Jazz & Blues and what is the personality traits.
Gil Scott-Heron personality type is INFJ, sometimes called the “Guardian”:
“More than any other type, INFJs believe that life is about the search for meaning and the development of relationships with other people. INFJs can come across as shy and reserved at first, but they are actually warm and loyal. They are often very sensitive and can be wounded by criticism. INFJs are also known for their strong intuition and ability to understand people on a very deep level. They are often very insightful and often see right through people’s masks and weaknesses. The INFJ is often the counselor or therapist in the family and can teach children to deal with their emotions and work through problems. INFJs may also sometimes feel like the “mother” of the household and will do anything to protect their loved ones. INFJs can be very artistic and may find themselves in the creative world, such as painting, designing, or writing.”
While these descriptions might not fit me precisely, I do have a lot of what I would call “extras” that I’ve grown up with so it could be why I have been so drawn to INFJ in the past.
Gilbert Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011) was an American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a spoken-word performer in the 1970s and 1980s. His collaborative efforts with musician Brian Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues, and soul, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles by Scott-Heron. His own term for himself was "bluesologist," which he defined as "a scientist who is concerned with the origin of the blues."