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 - Outer Spaceways Incorporated - Gold [New Vinyl LP] Colored Vinyl, Gold
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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 And His Arkestra Thunder Of The Gods-2017 Clear Vinyl Modern Harmonic
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Sun Ra – Outer Spaceways Incorporated-2014 RSD, Ltd Ed Purple/White Vinyl
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Sun Ra and His Astro-Intergalactic Infinity Arkestra Nidhamu (Vinyl) 12" Album
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Sun Ra The Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra LP RSD 2014 Orange Splatter Vinyl
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SUN RA AND HIS ARKESTRA OUT THERE A MINUTE UK 1989 BLAST FIRST VINYL LP
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SUN RA AND HIS ARKES - TO THOSE OF EARTH... AND OTHER WORLDS - New Vin - N707z
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Sun Ra Singles Vol One 1952-1961 10 x 7” DAMAGED BOX Vinyl All Mint.Read ………
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Sun Ra and His Arkestra The Futuristic Sounds of Sun Vinyl LP *BRAND NEW SEALED*
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Sun Ra The Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra LP Album vinyl record remastered 2022
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SUN RA Arkestra Sleeping Beauty / Springtime Again SATURN 1st Still in Shrink EX
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SUN RA - THE SOLAR-MYTH APPROACH Vol.1 & Vol.2 - 1971 BYG EACTUEL FRANCE 2xLP
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Revolutionary Ensemble - S/T LP (free spiritual jazz experimental sun ra art)
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SUN RA - LANQUIDITY STRUT 25TH ANNIVERSARY VINYL LP (NEW) PRESALE 27/09/24
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SUN RA- Excelsior Mill (2024) New Violet Colour Vinyl Jazz LP Album
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Sun Ra & Arkestra - Art Forms Of Dimensions Tomorrow - El Saturn 9956 stereo LP
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Sun Ra - Astro Black LP, Album, Quad Very Good Plus (VG+) Jazz
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Sun Ra – At The Showcase: Live In Chicago 1976-1977- NEW&SEALED 12"
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SUN RA & HIS ARKESTRA - Jazz In Silhouette (reissue) - Vinyl (LP)
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