Sun Ra

Acting

Born May 22, 1914 · Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.

Died May 30, 1993

Also known as Herman Poole Blount · Le Sony'r Ra

Biography

Le Sony'r Ra, better known as Sun Ra, was an American jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, and poet 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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