A fitting tribute to Allen Toussaint, beloved musician, composer, producer, and gentle friend, was held at the renovated Orpheum Theater this morning before he was laid to rest. Visitation for ...

This Friday, Deacon John Moore and the Ivories will perform a musical tribute to two of New Orleans’ most beloved late icons, Fats Domino and Allen Toussaint. The event takes place at Rock ‘n’ Bowl ...

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. To conclude our archive series R&B, Rockabilly and Early Rock 'n' Roll, we have the interview I recorded with Allen Toussaint, who was in our studio at the piano ...

At 71, Allen Toussaint need merely call up the R&B of his youth to be hailed for his contributions to “roots” music. After all, he’s the man behind such classics as “Working in a Coal Mine” and “Ride ...

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Red Butte Garden got a taste of New Orleans Sunday night, and the opening act nearly stole the show from legendary headliner Allen Toussaint.--- Toussaint is a pioneering R&B and... Red Butte Garden ...

Toussaint was an important behind-the-scenes figure in New Orleans R&B during the '50s and '60s. He later became known for his own recordings. He died in 2015. Originally broadcast in 1988. This is ...