Sun Ra

Sun Ra

(1914–1993) poet United States

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Sun Ra (1914–1993) was a United States poet, known for Jazz in Silhouette|Purple Night|The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Volume One.

About Sun Ra

Le Sony'r Ra, better known as Sun Ra, was an American jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, and poet 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:

Jazz in Silhouette|Purple Night|The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Volume One

Notable works:

This planet is doomed

Awards:

NEA Jazz Masters

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