Sun Ra
Acting · 79 years old
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
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive
Himself
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
Self (archive footage)
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
Himself
The Magic Sun
Spaceways
Himself
Jazz Evolution
Self - Organ
Space Is the Place
Himself
Rebirth Is Necessary
Self (Archive Footage)
Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
Mystery Mister Ra
Self
The Magic City: Birmingham according to Sun Ra
Self
