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.
Sun Ra and His Arkestra : Gilles Peterson Presents Sun Ra and His Arkestra: To
Price: £19.42
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Sun Ra Arkestra - El Is A Sound Of Joy - New Vinyl Record 7 - - Promo - A600z
Price: £15.64
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SUN RA - Ra To The Rescue Translucent Green Vinyl - New Vinyl Reco - A11501z
Price: £29.52
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SUN RA & HIS ARKESTRA SPACE JAZZ 2017 UK 3x PINK LP *MINT OLD STOCK!*
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
SHABAKA & THE ANCESTORS Wisdom of Elders 2LP Jazz Vinyl Kamasi Washington Sun Ra
Price: £20.48
Condition: Used
Sun Ra : Lanquidity VINYL 12" Album (2021) ***NEW*** FREE Shipping, Save £s
Price: £23.38
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Sun Ra : Lanquidity VINYL 25th Anniversary 12" Album (2024) ***NEW***
Price: £29.76
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GILLES PETERSON PRESENTS SUN RA & HIS ARKESTRA "TO THOSE OF EARTH" 2x LP + CD
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Sun Ra and His Solar-Myth Arkestra Solar-Myth Approach, Vol. 2 LP vinyl Europe
Price: £18.26
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Sun Ra : The Definitive 45s Collection: 1952-1961 - Volume 1 Vinyl 12" Album 3
Price: £29.85
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Sun Ra and his Solar Arkestra, "ON JUPITER" LP - Reissue from 2005. EX.CONDITION
Price: £21.52
Condition: Used
The Solar-Myth Approach Vol. 2 by Sun Ra His Solar-Myth Arkestra (Record 2023)
Price: £27.23
Condition: New
Solar-Myth Approach Vol. 1 by Sun Ra His Solar-Myth Arkestra (Record 2024)
Price: £27.23
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Sun Ra - The Definitive 45's Collection 1962 - 1991 (Strut) 3 x LP
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Sun Ra and His Arkestra I Struck a Match on the Moon / Dreamsville (Vinyl)
Price: £14.73
Condition: New
SUN RA - ANGELS AND DEMONS AT PLAY 2014 EUROPE RELEASE VINYL LP ALBUM - VG+/EX
Price: £13.00
Condition: Used
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Sun Ra Singles Definitive 45s Collection Vol. 2 1962-1991, 3LP Set, Ex Condition
Price: £22.56
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Sun Ra Arkestra A1 Screen Print by Niklaus Troxler Hand signed & numbered Poster
Price: £190.00
Condition: Unspecified
The Sun Ra Arkestra Featuring Marshall Allen - Angels And Demons At Play (7")
Price: £9.99
Condition: New
