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 …

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 …

Dec 3, 2025 · It’s clear at this point that the work of Afrofuturist jazz visionary Sun Ra is beloved by Portlanders. From his band, the Arkestra’s frequent trips to the Rose City playing packed …

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He abandoned his birth name, taking the name Sun Ra (from the Egyptian God of the Sun named Ra). He became a leader of Afrofuturism, a cultural aesthetic and style that combines science …

Jul 7, 2023 · Herman Blount (1914-1993), who later became known as Sun Ra, was a Birmingham native and visionary musician whose jazz styling and personal mythology left a …

Feb 5, 2025 · These mavericks took musical risks and pushed boundaries, and this hour, we're kicking the series off talking about the music and influence of composer, poet, bandleader and …

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 …

Sun Ra left no known survivors when he died except for his band, his spiritual legacy, and hundreds of recordings. In 1970, Tam Fiofori talked to Sun Ra about his music in the May 14, …

As an adult he changed his name legally to Le Sony’r Ra, which was later shortened to Sun Ra. He was an American jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, and poet …