‘American Idol’ Comes to Jesus, Finds Rebirth in Faith-Based Music

For viewers weaned on an era when American Idol incubated household names like Kelly Clarkson and Adam Lambert, the special ...

The Shakers Were Famous for their Dance-Like Prayer. 'The Testament of Ann Lee' Recreates It

Choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall shares how she transformed Amanda Seyfried into our divine mother in the movie-musical.

How Christian artists are winning over listeners and entering pop’s mainstream

Christian music is growing in popularity while other genres struggle to grow new listenership. Experts and artists say there are a variety of reasons why this religious music is connecting.

Making a bold musical about the Shakers? Daniel Blumberg's songs brought the world in tune

After winning an Oscar for "The Brutalist," the English composer takes on a musical about the founder of the Shakers — a ...
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Hark! The Boisterous Carolers Sing

“Sum sum sum sum sumbhavichallo, sumbhavichallo; Bethlehem goshalaya athu sumbhavichallo,”the carolers belted out with gusto.

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, ...

How Choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall Helped Amanda Seyfried Embrace the Holy Spirit

The indie favorite behind indelible dances in ‘Girls,’ ‘Aftersun,’ and “Electric Feel” opens up about ‘The Testament of Ann ...