The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society – 250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America

In 1774, Lee led eight followers to North America, settling near what is now Albany, New York. As is still true today, ...
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“Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Glory to the newborn King”

By Mark Wilmoth Things don’t always go according to plan. Back in 1737, Charles Wesley wrote a Christmas carol called Hark, How All the Welkin Rings, Glory to the King of Kings. Welkin is an old ...
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How hundreds of forgotten klezmer tunes have been rescued from oblivion

Thanks to a mammoth klezmer digitization project, we can hear Jewish music that hasn't been played for generations.
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Heavenly sights and sounds at 100-year-old chapel

In 2024, the Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels celebrated the 100th anniversary of its groundbreaking. The chapel, with its stained glass, green marble, mosaics and gold accents, still hosts weddings ...