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Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Birthday: 1914-05-22 | Place of Birth: Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.

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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1980
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

as    Himself

1974
Space Is the Place

as    Himself