André Toussaint
André Toussaint | |
|---|---|
| Born | Haiti |
| Genres | Calypso |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | Early 1950s–1981 |
André Toussaint was a Haitian singer and guitarist who emigrated to Nassau, Bahamas in 1953 and performed there until his death in 1981. He sang and recorded in several languages and in a variety of styles, most notably calypso.[1][2]
Discography
Albums
- Andre Toussaint Sings at Blackbeard's Tavern (1954), Art Records[3][4]
- Andre Toussaint and "the Caribbeans" (1956), Bahama[3]
- Live at La Fin (1959), Art Records[5]
- The Golden Voice of Haiti: André Toussaint Goes International, Elite[6]
- Treasured Moments with Andre Toussaint [7]
- Bahamian Ballads (2002), Naxos[1][8][9][10]
Multi-artist compilations
- Nassau's Junkanoo Festival (1956), Bahama[11]
- Calypso: Vintage Songs from the Caribbean (2002), Putumayo[12]
- Mirror to the Soul: Music, Culture and Identity in the Caribbean, 1920–72 (2013), Soul Jazz. Includes "Nassau Cha Cha".[13]
References
- ^ a b Stone, Michael (23 October 2002). "André Toussaint: Bahamian Ballads: The Songs of André Toussaint". PopMatters. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
- ^ "Naxos World Releases Bahamian Ballads: The Songs of André Toussaint". All About Jazz. 18 June 2002. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
- ^ a b Andre Toussaint Sings at Blackbeard's Tavern. OCLC 34289306.
- ^ "Citation Data". Library Catalog. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
- ^ Mike Callahan; David Edwards; Patrice Eyries. "Art Records Album Discography". Both Sides Now Publications. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
- ^ "Google image from Ebay website". Google. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ^ "Andre Toussaint – Ti Ta To". ssheltonimages.com/. 8 August 2013. Archived from the original on 21 January 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
- ^ Cummings-Yeates, Rosalind. "Andre Toussaint – Bahamian Ballads". Allmusic. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ^ Peter Bacon (14 September 2002). "CD's: World CDs". The Birmingham Post (England). Archived from the original on 11 June 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2013 – via HighBeam.
- ^ Mike Zwerin (3 July 2002). "Cool thinking in the summer". International Herald Tribune. Archived from the original on 11 June 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2013 – via HighBeam.
The childlike sincerity and sun-drenched delivery would be on the edge of kitsch if it weren't so joyful.
- ^ Nassau's Junkanoo Festival. OCLC 14720290.
- ^ Sule Greg Wilson (22 March 2003). "Various Calypso: Vintage Songs from the Caribbean". Sing Out!. Archived from the original on 11 June 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2013 – via HighBeam.
His "Little Nassau/Bahama Mama" could almost be a Louis Jordan tune, transfused with an "island flair" for the paying customers.
- ^ MacLeod, Erin (16 July 2013). "Various Artists – Mirror to the Soul in the Caribbean 1920–72". Pitchfork. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
