Daniel Blumberg: The Testament of Ann Lee (Original Soundtrack)
The Testament of Ann Lee portrays Shaker religious ecstasy through contorting, trembling bodies and a live-recorded, labor-intensive soundtrack reworking traditional Shaker hymns.
The Shakers: How an Early Christian Sect Defined One of America's Most Enduring Craft Traditions
Shakerism was an all-consuming 18th-century Christian sect defined by celibacy, communal living, confession, and enduring influence on American furniture and craft design.