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Sun Ra

May 22, 1914 - May 30, 1993 (79 years old) in 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.

Known For

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Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
Self (archive footage)
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Space Is the Place
Himself
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Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
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Jazz Evolution
Self - Organ
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Spaceways
Himself
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Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
Himself
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Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet
Self
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Mystery Mister Ra
Self
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John Cage Meets Sun Ra
Himself
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Rebirth Is Necessary
Self (Archive Footage)

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