In 1961, Irma Thomas had visited the home of Toussaint’s parents, Clarence and Naomi. There, Toussaint had frequently ...

The U.S. Postal Service unveiled the 2025 Black Heritage Stamp honoring legendary musician, songwriter and producer Allen ...

the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2009, the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2012. Toussaint also has a street, Allen Toussaint Boulevard, named after him.

Egyptian Fantasy; Dear Old Southland; St. James Infirmary; Singin' the Blues; Winin' Boy Blues; West End Blues; Blue Drag; Just a Closer Walk with Thee; Bright ...

Music // 1 decade ago Songwriters Hall of Fame to induct Garth John Bettis, Garth Brooks, Leon Russell and Allen Toussaint are to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame during a ceremony in ...