Sun Ra
Birth date
May 22, 1914
Death date
May 30, 1993
Place of birth
Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.
Profession
Acting
Age
79 years
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.
Also known as
Herman Poole BlountLe Sony'r Ra
