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

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

There's an aura of comfort about this revivalist continuation of "Night Court," because this isn't the previous format with all new characters.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2023

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