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Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

as Himself

1980
Space Is the Place

as Himself

1974
Sun Ra Sun Ra

Birthday

1914-05-22

Place of Birth

Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.

Biography

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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