Sun Ra
Known for: Acting
Born: May 21, 1914 in Birmingham, Alabama , U.S. - Died: May 29, 1993
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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Rebirth Is Necessary
Self (Archive Footage)
Space Is the Place
Himself
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
Himself
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive
Himself
Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
The Magic Sun
John Cage Meets Sun Ra
Himself
Spaceways
Himself
Mystery Mister Ra
Self
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet
Self
Jazz Evolution
Self - Organ
Sun Ra Arkestra: Live in West Berlin 1983
Self
Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
Self (archive footage)
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self (archive footage)
The Magic City: Birmingham according to Sun Ra
Self
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
Utuqaq
Music
The Cry of Jazz
Music
Theatre of Hope
Music
Nobles
Writer