Famous quote by Allen Toussaint

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My music is homegrown from the garden of New Orleans. Music is everything to me short of breathing. Music also has a rol
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"My music is homegrown from the garden of New Orleans. Music is everything to me short of breathing. Music also has a role to lift you up - not to be escapist but to take you out of misery"

- Allen Toussaint

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Allen Toussaint's quote speaks with the power of music as well as its ability to raise people up. He is referring to the songs of his hometown, New Orleans, which has an abundant music heritage. He highlights the importance of songs in his life, stating it is nearly as essential as breathing. He also recommends that songs can be utilized to take individuals out of misery, providing a sense of hope as well as pleasure. This is a belief shared by many artists, as music has the power to bring individuals together and also supply a feeling of convenience and solace. Toussaint's quote is a reminder of the significance of music in our lives and just how it can be made use of to bring pleasure and hope to those that are struggling.

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Allen Toussaint This quote is written / told by Allen Toussaint between January 14, 1938 and November 10, 2015. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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