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.
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- Born:
- May 22, 1914 In Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 11
- First Appeared:
- In the movie The Magic Sun 1966-01-01
- Latest Project:
- Movie Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight 2023-11-11
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight | 2023-11-11 | |
| Movie | Rebirth Is Necessary | Self (Archive Footage) | 2017-09-20 |
| Movie | 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 |
| Movie | Jazz Evolution | Self - Organ | 2008-08-12 |
| Movie | Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet | Self | 2005-01-01 |
| Movie | Mystery Mister Ra | 1984-07-04 | |
| Movie | Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise | Himself | 1980-10-01 |
| Series | Saturday Night Live | Self - Musical Guest | 1975-10-11 |
| Movie | Space Is the Place | Himself | 1974-11-01 |
| Movie | Spaceways | Himself | 1968-01-01 |
| Movie | The Magic Sun | 1966-01-01 |