BECKET — What a strange relationship Shakers have with the body. Officially called the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, they’re known more familiarly by a moniker that refers ...

NEW YORK (AP) - The Shakers, an industrious and pious New England sect that rose to prominence in the 19th century but whose membership has now dwindled from thousands to three, have long had an ...

Mother -- A hymn of love -- All that -- The rock -- Wake up -- Quick dance -- A march -- Children of the free woman -- Dismission of the devil -- The shameful three -- Decisive work -- Mother's golden ...

Simple Gifts: Shaker Chants and Spirituals. The Boston Camerata, the Schola Cantorum of Boston, Shakers of Sabbathday Lake; Joel Cohen, conductor. (Erato). Here is an offbeat but ideal disc for ...

Music lovers describe the impact of the tune, Simple Gifts, a Shaker Hymn which was used by composer Aaron Copland. From August 2011. Show more Simple Gifts started life as a Shaker Hymn and became ...

SHAKER HEIGHTS Residents are invited to participate in the shooting of "Shaker Sings 'Simple Gifts,'" to serve as the finale to a 100th anniversary video tribute being produced by the 2012 Centennial ...

HARRODSBURG, KY. -- A haunting, alluring melody rolls across the verdant hills of Kentucky's scenic Bluegrass Region like an ephemeral fog, bewitching several visitors to Shaker Village of Pleasant ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Maurer covers how personal finance is more personal than finance. This article is more than 10 years old. "'Tis the gift to be ...

NEW YORK — The Shakers, an industrious and pious New England sect that rose to prominence in the 19th century but whose membership has now dwindled from thousands to three, have long had an outsize ...

This undated photo provided by The Metropolitan Museum of Art shows the Revolving Chair; American, Shaker, 1840–70. (The Metropolitan Museum of Art via AP) This undated photo provided by The ...