Sun Ra performing with his Arkestra. Footage from the documentary “Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise” by Robert Mugge. | The Jazz Estate

Sun Ra on where he got his musical abilities. Space is the place! Experience the cosmic magic of Sun Ra through the Sun Ra Arkestra, live on the #jazzisdead stage on November 25th. Join us at the @lodgeroom for an unforgettable night. Get your tickets now at jazzisdead.com! 📽️: Excerpt from the 1984 documentary ‘Mystery, Mr. Ra’ by Frank Cassenti #jazzisdead | Jazz Is Dead

We’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of Sun Ra’s THE FUTURISTIC SOUNDS OF SUN RA with a special reissue on vinyl, CD, and hi-res digital! This 1962 release marked the jazz innovator and Afrofuturism pioneer’s first recording in New York City with his band The Arkestra, who employed a wide range of instruments (Turkish cymbals, Chinese wind chimes, maracas, castanets, and more) to create an innovative yet accessible collection of songs. The album includes favorites like “Bassism,” “Of Sounds an

"Music is not material. Music is Spiritual." - Sun Ra 🔮 An excerpt from the 1980 documentary Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise #jazzisdead | Jazz Is Dead