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Born May 22, 1914 · 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.

The Magic City: Birmingham according to Sun Ra
2025

Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
2025

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025

Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
2023

Rebirth Is Necessary
2017

I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive
2013

Jazz Evolution
2008
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet
2005

Mystery Mister Ra
1984

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
1980

Space Is the Place
1974

Spaceways
1968

The Magic Sun
1966