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revivalist

[ri-vahy-vuh-list] / rɪˈvaɪ və lɪst /






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Thus man’s fortunes are destined to be violent and comic, as is the case with Hazel Motes, a Tennessee war veteran who in “Wise Blood” founds a revivalist church based on the denial of God.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

It spreads organically through social networks, social media – notably podcasts and livestreams – and revivalist meetings and workshops.

From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2025

Brian Setzer’s career has been defined by a revivalist energy.

From New York Times ● Dec. 20, 2023

Last year's prize was won by girl band Flo, with superstar dance producer Fred Again in second place and drum & bass revivalist Nia Archives placing third.

From BBC ● Dec. 3, 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


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