Sun Ra
Le Sony'r Ra, 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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Background
- Born in
- Birmingham
- Educated at
- Alabama A & M CollegeA. H. Parker High School
- Awards
- 🏆 NEA Jazz Masters
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1914
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Died
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