Allen Toussaint

This week on American Routes Shortcuts, we celebrate New Orleans piano man and producer extraordinaire, Allen Toussaint, who passed away in November 2015.…

The New Orleans-based musician completed recording his final album a month before he died last November. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead calls American Tunes a "fond last look"at Toussaint's talent.

This week, we learned that Allen Toussaint died after performing at a concert Monday in Madrid. He was 77 years old. Toussaint had toured extensively…

The New Orleans pianist and composer plays some of his songs, including "Get Out of My Life Woman," and tells the stories behind his most iconic hits.

With the 56th GRAMMY Awards this weekend, it's time to consider the business of music. Artist royalties, mechanical royalties, revenue streams and…

Allen Toussaint received the National Medal of Arts on July 10, 2013 in a ceremony at the White House. The medal is the United States government's highest…

For half a century, New Orleans producer, arranger, and songwriter has given entertainers around the world something to sing about. He's written R&B,…

Allen Toussaint says he'd rather let his piano do the talking. Lucky for us.Toussaint's fingers have done the talking on song after song for more than 50…

Allen Toussaint — the New Orleans producer, arranger and songwriter — has given entertainers around the world something to sing about for a…