Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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.

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PHOTOS

TV Series

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

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Movies

Rebirth Is Necessary

Rebirth Is Necessary

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Space Is the Place

Space Is the Place

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Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

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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

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Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight

Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight

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The Magic Sun

The Magic Sun

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John Cage Meets Sun Ra

John Cage Meets Sun Ra

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Spaceways

Spaceways

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Mystery Mister Ra

Mystery Mister Ra

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Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet

Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet

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Jazz Evolution

Jazz Evolution

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Sun Ra Arkestra: Live in West Berlin 1983

Sun Ra Arkestra: Live in West Berlin 1983

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Sun Ra: Do the Impossible

Sun Ra: Do the Impossible

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