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Sun Ra
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 philosoph…
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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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- 2025
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2025
Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2024
House of Aama: Threads of Legacy
Movie Himself
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2024
Inspiration For The Future
Movie Music
- 2023
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2020
Utuqaq
Movie Music
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2017
Rebirth Is Necessary
Movie Self (Archive Footage)
- 2013
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2008
Jazz Evolution
Movie Self - Organ
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2005
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet
Movie Self
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1987
Theatre of Hope
Movie Music
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1984
Mystery Mister Ra
Movie Self
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1980
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
Movie Himself
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1975
Saturday Night Live
TV show Self - Musical Guest
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1974
Space Is the Place
Movie Himself
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1968
Spaceways
Movie Himself
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1966
The Magic Sun
Movie
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1959
The Cry of Jazz
Movie Music
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Sun Ra Arkestra: Live in West Berlin 1983
Movie Self
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John Cage Meets Sun Ra
Movie Himself
