Sun Ra

Le Sony'r Ra (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 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.

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