Sun Ra

Acting

Born 1914-05-22 · died 1993-05-30 · Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.

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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.

Known for

I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax ArchiveThe Magic City: Birmingham according to Sun RaLadies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL MusicSaturday Night LiveSun Ra: Do the ImpossibleSun Ra: A Joyful NoiseThe Magic SunJazz EvolutionSpacewaysSpace Is the Place