Sun Ra

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

Saturday Night Live

Jazz Evolution

Space Is the Place

Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet

Mystery Mister Ra

Spaceways

I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive

Sun Ra: Do the Impossible