Sun Ra
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
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
Himself
Space Is the Place
Himself
Jazz Evolution
Self - Organ
Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
John Cage Meets Sun Ra
Himself
Rebirth Is Necessary
Self (Archive Footage)
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet
Self
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive
Himself
Spaceways
Himself
Mystery Mister Ra
Self
The Magic Sun
Sun Ra Arkestra: Live in West Berlin 1983
Self