| Full Name |
Sun Ra (born Herman Poole Blount) |
| Date of Birth |
22 May 1914 |
| Place of Birth |
Birmingham, Alabama, USA |
| Date of Death |
30 May 1993 |
| Place of Death |
Birmingham, Alabama, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
American / United States |
| Education |
Attended Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University; largely self-taught in music |
| Profession |
Jazz composer, bandleader, pianist, organist, synthesizer player |
| Years of Activity |
Circa 1940s - 1993 |
| Brief Information |
Sun Ra was an American jazz composer, bandleader, and keyboardist known for his "cosmic philosophy" and eclectic musical style. He was an innovator of Afrofuturism and free jazz, integrating elements of traditional jazz, experimental music, and science fiction. His Arkestra performed in elaborate costumes, incorporating dance, poetry, and theatrical elements into their performances. |