Allen Toussaint Interview (1989)
Folks
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1989-10-29
Duration: 00:05:41
Subjects: TOUSSAINT, ALLEN | Music
Contributors:
- Masingale, Sonya Host
- Toussaint, Allen Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 29, 1989, episode of the series “Folks” features Sonya Masingale’s interview with Allen Toussaint, a musician and composer from New Orleans. He discusses: performing at Festival International de Louisiane in Lafayette; his love for the piano; his parents’ reaction to his decision to drop out of high school to become a musician; the inspiration for his music; his guiding philosophy of life, love, and faith; and his excitement about his new solo album.