revivalist
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Tapping that frustration, Al-Houthi’s older brother, Hussein, launched a revivalist movement that called for driving out Western influences and supporting Palestinians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2025
It spreads organically through social networks, social media – notably podcasts and livestreams – and revivalist meetings and workshops.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2025
In 2022, this San Diego trio brought a revivalist blend of Chicano soul, doo-wop and funk back to music’s forefront.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2025
The United Methodist Church traces its roots to 18th century revivalist John Wesley and has long emphasized Christian piety, evangelism and social service.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 13, 2024
Modal melodies, revivalist spirituals, the call-and-response or ‘holler’ songs of African slaves: all of these went into the mixing pot of the early Blues.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
