Sun Ra

Experimental jazz musician and composer

Sun Ra was an American experimental jazz musician and composer. He was born Sonny Blount on May 22, 1914, in Birmingham, Alabama. Ra was a pioneer of avant-garde jazz and was known for his unique blend of jazz, blues, and science fiction. He was also a prolific composer and wrote over 100 compositions during his career. Ra was a strong advocate for African American rights and was a vocal critic of racism. He was base...