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Ra SunSun Ra Sun Ra American jazz composer and bandleader (1914–1993) This article is about the jazz musician, Sun Ra. For the hip hop artist also known as Sun R. A., see Sun Rise Above. Le Sony'r Ra[2] (born Herman Poole Blount, May 22, 1914 – May 30, 1993), 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. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Sun Ra Sun Ra, c. 1973 Background information Birth name Herman Poole Blount Also known as Le Sony'r… (Source: Wikipedia)
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