In short
The artists most similar to Allen Toussaint are Dr. John, Lee Dorsey, The Meters, Trombone Shorty and Irma Thomas, from the same blues, funk and jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Allen Toussaint?
The artists most similar to Allen Toussaint are Dr. John, Lee Dorsey, The Meters, Trombone Shorty and Irma Thomas, from the same blues, funk and jazz circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Allen Toussaint?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Sharon Jones and the Dap‐Kings, Professor Longhair and Etta James have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Allen Toussaint" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Allen Toussaint?
Allen Toussaint is usually associated with blues, funk, jazz and new orleans r&b (artist · US · born 1938), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 20 October 2026.