Sun Ra
May 22, 1914 (110 years old) in 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.
Known For
Credits
- 2023 · Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight as
- 2017 · Rebirth Is Necessary as Self (Archive Footage)
- 2013 · I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive as Himself
- 2008 · Jazz Evolution as Self - Organ
- 2005 · Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet as Self
- 1984 · Mystery Mister Ra as
- 1980 · Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise as Himself
- 1975 · Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest
- 1974 · Space Is the Place as Himself
- 1968 · Spaceways as Himself
- 1966 · The Magic Sun as
- Future · John Cage Meets Sun Ra as Himself