Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Date of Birth:

May 22, 1914

Place of Birth:

Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.

Sun Ra (born Herman Poole Blount, legal name Le Sony'r Ra; May 22, 1914 – May 30, 1993) was an American jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, poet and philosopher known for his experimental music, "cosmic philosophy," prolific output, and theatrical performances. For much of his career, Ra led "The Arkestra", an ensemble with an ever-changing name and flexible line-up.

filmography:

Spaceways Spaceways

1968

Mystery Mister Ra Mystery Mister Ra

1984

Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet

2005

Jazz Evolution Jazz Evolution

2008

John Cage Meets Sun Ra John Cage Meets Sun Ra

1970

The Magic Sun The Magic Sun

1966

Space Is the Place Space Is the Place

1974

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

1980

I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive

2013

Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight

2023

Rebirth Is Necessary Rebirth Is Necessary

2017

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