André Toussaint

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.

Discography

Albums Andre Toussaint Sings at Blackbeard's Tavern (1954), Art Records Andre Toussaint and "the Caribbeans" (1956), Bahama The Golden Voice of Haiti: André Toussaint Goes International, Elite Treasured Moments with Andre Toussaint Bahamian Ballads (2002), Naxos

Multi-artist compilations Nassau's Junkanoo Festival (1956), Bahama Calypso: Vintage Songs from the Caribbean (2002), Putumayo Mirror to the Soul: Music, Culture and Identity in the Caribbean, 1920–72 (2013), Soul Jazz. Includes "Nassau Cha Cha".