Sun Ra Quotes


It takes a motion to notion
and it takes a notion to motion.


Citations

Ra, Sun. The Immeasurable Equation. Edited by James L. Wolf and Hartmut Geerken, Waitawhile, 2005.

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Sun Ra
Sun Ra
  • Born: May 22, 1914
  • Died: May 30, 1993
  • Nationality: Korean
  • Profession: Bandleader, Composer, Arranger, Artist, Poet

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 with an ever-changing name and flexible line-up.