Sun Ra

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.
Cast

Rebirth Is Necessary
Self (Archive Footage)

Space Is the Place
Himself

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
Himself

I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive
Himself

Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
Unknown

The Magic Sun
Unknown
John Cage Meets Sun Ra
Himself

Spaceways
Himself

Mystery Mister Ra
Self
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet
Self

Jazz Evolution
Self - Organ
Sun Ra Arkestra: Live in West Berlin 1983
Self

Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
Self (archive footage)


