Allen Toussaint

Blues, Musical Artist

1938 –

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Who is Allen Toussaint?

Allen Toussaint is an American musician, composer, record producer, and influential figure in New Orleans R&B.

Many of Toussaint's songs have become familiar through versions by other musicians, including "Working in the Coalmine", "Ride Your Pony", "Fortune Teller", "Play Something Sweet", "Southern Nights," "Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky", "I'll Take a Melody", "Get Out of My Life, Woman", and "Mother-in-Law".

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Born
Jan 14, 1938
Gert Town
Also known as
  • Allen R. Toussaint
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Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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