Legendary musician Allen Toussaint’s memory continues to grow through a new children’s book written by his daughter.
Alison Toussaint says she wrote “The Prince of New Orleans” as a way to inspire the youth by telling her father’s story.
“This book is about more than my father’s music,” said Alison Toussaint. “It’s about sharing his spirit, his love for New Orleans, and inspiring young people to see the beauty and creativity all around them.”
Toussaint was a Grammy Award-winning musician, songwriter, arranger, and producer. His music shaped New Orleans rhythm and blues from the 50’s and beyond. The musician wrote and produced classic songs recorded by artists including Ernie K-Doe, Irma Thomas, and The Meters. In 2012, President Barack Obama presented Toussaint with the National Medal of Arts award.
Alison says that despite all of her father’s accomplishments, performing at Jazz Fest was dearest to him.
“He performed at Jazz Fest every year but one,” said Alison. “The festival was really important to my dad. For many years, it was the only time he would perform because he was a songwriter, a studio man, so his only performance was Jazz fest.”
The book will be introduced on April 29, 2026, at McKinley Studios from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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