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Allen Toussaint- In Memorium

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On November 9, 2015 we lost another great musician.  Allen Toussaint, a fixture in the New Orleans R&B scene, also a talented producer, writer and performer, died after appearing in concert in Madrid.  His rich legacy is the source of celebration on this edition of Cyprus Avenue.

Track List:

Allen Toussaint - "Lover Of Love”

Aaron Neville - “Hercules”

Allen Toussaint - “Soul Sister”

Solomon Burke - “Get Out Of My Live Woman”

Allen Toussaint - “What Is Success”

Don Covey – “Everything I Do Is Goin’ To Be Funky”

Robert Palmer - “Sneaking Sally Thru The Alley”

Allen Toussaint – “Motion”

The Judds – “Workin’ In A Coal Mine”

Allen Toussaint – “St. James Infirmary”

The Pointer Sisters – “Yes We Can”

Glen Campbell – "Southern Nights"

Allen Toussaint – “Southern Nights”

Ron Jones returned to KCUR in September, 2013 as Director of Community Engagement. He is now the program director. You can reach him at ron@kcur.org.
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