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Sun Ra

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American jazz composer and bandleader (1914-1993)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1914 to 1993 · aged 79
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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.

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Sun Ra at the New England Conservatory of Music, February 27, 1992Sun Ra at the New England Conservatory of Music, February 27, 1992The Sun Ra Arkestra performing in London in 2010.The Sun Ra Arkestra performing in London in 2010.

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NEA Jazz Masters

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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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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
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deceased
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Lived 1914 to 1993 · aged 79
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