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.
Sun Ra has 25 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Signature works include Sun Ra Arkestra: Live in West Berlin 1983, John Cage Meets Sun Ra, Sun Ra: Do the Impossible. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
