Sun Ra
ActingPersonal Info
gender
Male
birthday
May 22, 1914
died
May 30, 1993
place of birth
Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.
also known as
Herman Poole Blount · Le Sony'r Ra
total credits
12 movies
Biography
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
Filmography
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