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Sun Ra

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

May 22, 1914(79)

Day of Death

May 30, 1993

Place of Birth

Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.

Also Known As

Herman Poole BlountLe Sony'r Ra
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Sun Ra

Acting

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