Image of Sun Ra

Sun Ra

1914-05-22 Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.

Image of Sun Ra

Biografia

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.

Películas

Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight 2023-11-11
Rebirth Is Necessary Self (Archive Footage) 2017-09-20
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive Himself 2013-07-20
Jazz Evolution Self - Organ 2008-08-12
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet Himself 2005-01-01
Mystery Mister Ra 1984-07-04
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise Himself 1980-10-01
Space Is the Place Himself 1974-11-01
Spaceways Himself 1968-01-01
The Magic Sun 1966-01-01