Portrait of Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, May 22 1914
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.

Death: Sun, May 30 1993
Sun Ra is 79 years old
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Poster of Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
Sun Ra would have been no older than
79 in Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
Sat, Nov 11 2023
Poster of Rebirth Is Necessary
Rebirth Is Necessary
Sun Ra would have been no older than
79 in Rebirth Is Necessary
as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.
Wed, Sep 20 2017
Poster of I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive
Sun Ra would have been no older than
79 in I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jul 20 2013
Poster of Jazz Evolution
Jazz Evolution
Sun Ra would have been no older than
79 in Jazz Evolution
as 'Self - Organ'.
Tue, Aug 12 2008
Poster of Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet
Sun Ra would have been no older than
79 in Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Mystery Mister Ra
Mystery Mister Ra
Sun Ra was
70 in Mystery Mister Ra
Wed, Jul 04 1984
Poster of Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
Sun Ra was
66 in Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Oct 01 1980
Poster of Space Is the Place
Space Is the Place
Sun Ra was
60 in Space Is the Place
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Nov 01 1974
Poster of Spaceways
Spaceways
Sun Ra was
53 in Spaceways
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of The Magic Sun
The Magic Sun
Sun Ra was
51 in The Magic Sun
Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of John Cage Meets Sun Ra
John Cage Meets Sun Ra
Sun Ra will be
79+ in John Cage Meets Sun Ra
as 'Himself'.
Unreleased

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Sun Ra was
61+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Musical Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975