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Allen Toussaint

American musician and songwriter
Allen Richard Toussaint was an American musician, songwriter, arranger, and record producer. He was an influential figure in New Orleans rhythm and blues from the 1950s to the end of the century, described as "one of popular music's great backroom... Wikipedia
Born: January 14, 1938, Gert Town, New Orleans, LA
Died: November 10, 2015 (age 77 years), Madrid, Spain
Genre: R&B/Soul
Instruments: Vocals; piano

Allen Richard Toussaint was an American musician, songwriter, arranger, and record producer. He was an influential figure in New Orleans rhythm and blues ...
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Allen Toussaint (born January 14, 1938) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer and one of the most influential figures in New Orleans R&B.