
Sun Ra
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Born 1914-05-22 · Birmingham, Alabama , U.S. · Died 1993-05-30
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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The Magic City: Birmingham according to Sun Ra
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Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
Self (archive footage)

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
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Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight

Rebirth Is Necessary
Self (Archive Footage)

I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive
Himself

Jazz Evolution
Self - Organ
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet
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Mystery Mister Ra
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Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
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Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest

Space Is the Place
Himself

Spaceways
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The Magic Sun




