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Born: May 22, 1914 in Birmingham, AL
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Died: May 30, 1993 in Birmingham, AL
Genre: Jazz

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Of all the jazz musicians, Sun Ra was probably the most controversial. He did not make it easy for people to take him seriously, for he surrounded his adventurous music with costumes and mythology that both looked backward toward ancient Egypt and forward into science fiction. In addition, Ra documented his music in very erratic fashion on his Satu... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
Sun Ra, Vol. 2
Out in Space
Night in East Berlin
Horizon
Friendly Love
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Filmography:
2005 Sun Ra: Brother from Another Planet
1988 Sun Ra: Live at the Palomino Los Angeles 1988
1984 Mystery, Mr. Ra
1980 Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
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Member Of: Sun Ra Quartet Sun Ra Arkestra Sun Ra & His Year 2000 Myth Science Arkestra Sun Ra Omniverse Arkestra More >> Similar Artists: Cecil Taylor The Art Ensemble of Chicago Ornette Coleman Carla Bley Anthony Braxton More >>

Influenced By: Fletcher Henderson Duke Ellington Herbie Nichols Gerry Mulligan Tadd Dameron More >> Followers: Marvin "Hannibal" Peterson The Earons The Olivia Tremor Control The Grid Motor City Street Band More >>

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