Sun Ra, American pianist, composer, bandleader, poet (died 1993)

Sun Ra

American jazz composer and bandleader (1914–1993)

Le Sony'r Ra, 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…