Swan song

Photos by Paula Burch-Celentano pburch@tulane.edu
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Musical legend Allen Tousaint (left) waits to an honorary degree from Tulane University president Scott Cowen during the 2013 Commencement ceremony. Tousaint died of a heart attack in the early morning on Tuesday (Nov. 10) following a performance in Madrid, Spain.

Musical legend Allen Toussaint, left, waits to receive an honorary degree from Tulane University President Scott Cowen during the 2013 Tulane Commencement ceremony. Toussaint died of a heart attack in the early morning hours on Tuesday (Nov. 10) following a performance in Madrid, Spain.