Sun Ra Vinyl Records: A Cosmic Pioneer of Jazz
Sun Ra was an American jazz musician, composer, and bandleader who defied categorization with his unique blend of free jazz, funk, and science fiction-inspired soundscapes. Born Herman Poole Blount in 1914, Sun Ra's early life was marked by poverty and racism, experiences that would later influence his music and philosophy. He adopted the pseudonym "Sun Ra" as a nod to the Egyptian sun god, reflecting his interest in African mysticism and intergalactic exploration.
Sun Ra's innovative approach to jazz was characterized by his use of unconventional instruments, such as the theremin and the Moog synthesizer, which he used to create otherworldly soundscapes. His music often featured complex time signatures, polyrhythms, and improvisational passages that blurred the lines between composition and performance. Sun Ra's discography is vast and diverse, with over 120 albums released during his lifetime, each one a testament to his boundless creativity and experimentation.
Sun Ra's legacy extends far beyond his own music, influencing generations of musicians across genres from jazz and rock to hip-hop and electronic music. His cosmic vision and Afrofuturist ideology continue to inspire artists, writers, and thinkers today, cementing Sun Ra's status as a true original and a pioneer of modern music.
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Sun Ra and His Arkestra : Gilles Peterson Presents Sun Ra and His Arkestra: To
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Sun Ra And His Intergalactic Myth Solar Arkestra Horizon Vinyl - New
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Sun Ra : Lanquidity VINYL 12" Album (2021) ***NEW*** FREE Shipping, Save £s
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Sun Ra And His Arkestra Thunder Of The Gods-2017 Clear Vinyl Modern Harmonic
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Sun Ra & His Astro I - Strange Strings (Expanded Edition) [New Vinyl LP]
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SUN RA LANQUIDITY 4-LP BOX SET STRUT (2021) MINT SEALED LTD ED FREE JAZZ AVANT
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Sun Ra - Nuits De La Fondation Maeght Volume 2 LP, Album Very Good Plus (VG+) Ja
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RSD | Sun Ra | Black 2xVinyl LP | Inside The Light World: Sun Ra
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Sun Ra and His Gilles Peterson Presents Sun Ra and His Arkestra: To Tho (Vinyl)
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SUN RA PINK ELEPHANTS ON PARADE LP VINYL 7 track black vinyl edition (LPMH8304)
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Sun Ra And His Arkestra Thunder Of The Gods-2017 Clear Vinyl Modern Harmonic
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Sun Ra The Definitive 45s Collection: 1962-1991 - Volume 2 (Vinyl) 12" Album
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Sun Ra-The Mike Huckaby Reel to Reel Edits Vol.2- Vinyl Kindred Spirits 12"
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Sun Ra / Walt Dickerson Quartet – Impressions Of A Patch Of Blue MGM LP NM
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Sun Ra - The Heliocentric World Of Sun Ra II UK press Fontana , very rare LP
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Sun Ra – Nuits De La Fondation Maeght Vol 1 - Recommended Records RR11 1981 NM
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Sun Ra and His Solar-Myth Arkestra Solar-Myth Approach, Vol. 2 LP vinyl Europe
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Sun Ra & Solar Arkestra – On Jupiter ART YARD 004 2005 White Label Test Press
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SUN RA- Excelsior Mill (2024) New Violet Colour Vinyl Jazz LP Album
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Sun Ra Jazz in Silhouette (Vinyl) Bonus Tracks 12" Album Coloured Vinyl
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