Sun Ra

[UnatcoAgent]

Have any of you heard of this musician ? I'm studying different genres of futurist artwork right now, and he's on the list. Pretty crazy music.

Bit of background - He's an African American who was born in the early 20th century. Claimed to be abducted by aliens in his teens, then claimed to be born on Saturn since the incident. The entire group would wear capes and space costumes with buttons and what not. The group became very popular in Europe, as well as in the states during the late 80's.

Anyway I'm listening to "pink elephants on parade" (I really wanted to hear some of this crazy shot, the guy looks exocentric as h3ll) and it's not too damn bad.

Try some.



Pic of Sun Ra

 

[gistech1978]

ive always heard of him, but im not sure ive ever heard him.
i remember when he died a few years ago though.

 

[UnatcoAgent]

I changed too "A Call For All Demons"

So far it's awesome stuff

 

[HJB417]

His music is played @ http://www.di.fm/jazz/ like ever ree day

 

[Siddhartha]

I have seen him and his Arkestra play. Pretty wild stuff.

"SPACE IS THE PLACE"

 

[v3rrv3]

My history of Jazz teacher talked about him. Odd guy from what we were told. ALthought we never really got too much into him.

- Kevin

 

[UnatcoAgent]

Originally posted by: Dr Smooth
I have seen him and his Arkestra play. Pretty wild stuff.

"SPACE IS THE PLACE"

indeed it is