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“I was so looking forward to playing this with Allen,” said singer-songwriter Paul Simon to the Le Petit Theater audience Tuesday (Dec. 8) evening during the gorgeous concert titled “A Tribute to Allen Toussaint, Featuring Paul Simon and Friends.”

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Dion and Paul Simon have collaborated on the new single, “New York Is My Home,” available now. The song will serve as the title track for Dion’s upcoming album, to be released in February.

In an interview with Rolling …

Allen Toussaint was my dear friend. The most gifted, gracious and generous man that you could ever want to meet.

— Paul Simon

A producer, songwriter and arranger, Toussaint was as prolific as he was beloved. He died yesterday shortly …

Respecting the wishes of Mr. Allen Toussaint’s family and New Orleans Artists Against Hunger and Homelessness that he founded, an announcement will be made in the near future regarding the December 8 benefit concert. Please check www.LePetitTheatre.com for updates. Thank …