Sun Ra
Birthday
1914/05/22
Day of death
1993/05/30 (79 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.
Also know as
Herman Poole Blount, Le Sony'r Ra
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.
Acting
(2017) Rebirth Is Necessary
as Self (Archive Footage)
(1974) Space Is the Place
as Himself
(1980) Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
as Himself
(2013) I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive
as Himself
(2023) Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
as ---
(1966) The Magic Sun
as ---
John Cage Meets Sun Ra
as Himself
(1968) Spaceways
as Himself
(1984) Mystery Mister Ra
as ---
(2005) Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet
as Self
(2008) Jazz Evolution
as Self - Organ
(1975) Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest