Le Sony'r Ra[2] (born Herman Poole Blount, May 22, 1914 – May 30, 1993), better known as Sun Ra, was an American jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, and poet known for his …

Sun Ra (born May 22, 1914, Birmingham, Ala., U.S.—died May 30, 1993, Birmingham) was an American jazz composer and keyboard player who led a free jazz big band known for its innovative …

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Dec 16, 2025 · “Ra was part mystic, genius, showman and possibly alien. He was one of the most prolific, creative and visionary musicians the world has ever known.” Sun Ra died in Birmingham in …

May 30, 1993 · An outsider who linked the African-American experience with ancient Egyptian mythology and outer space, Sun Ra was years ahead of all other avant-garde musicians in his …

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Jul 11, 2025 · Eclectic, outrageous, sometimes mystifying but always imbued with a powerful jazz consciousness, the music of Sun Ra has withstood its skeptics and detractors for nearly three …