Sun Ra
Sun Ra
Sun Rawas an American jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, poet and philosopher known for his experimental music, "cosmic philosophy", prolific output, and theatrical performances. He was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in 1979. For much of his career, Ra led "The Arkestra", an ensemble with an ever-changing name and flexible line-up...
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth22 May 1914
american-journalist people
People have set that up as a standard, not to recognize a prophet in his own country.
views people point-of-view
I see people as they really are from a pure point of view.
people want jazz
I always say it's not my Arkestra, it belongs to some other force which wants certain things, to reach people.
people use mediums
I use music as a medium to talk to people.
bridges people understanding
Music can be the bridge to understanding, but people have to get some knowledge.
europe america people
Not too many people in America know about me, but all of Europe knows about me.
light people earth
Proper evaluations of words and letters in their phonetic and associated sense can bring the people of earth to the clear light of pure cosmic wisdom.
people needs earth
I never wanted to be a part of planet Earth, but I am compelled to be here, so anything I do for this planet is because the Master-Creator of the Universe is making me do it. I am of another dimension. I am on this planet because people need me.
real intelligent people
The real aim of music is to co-ordinate the minds of the people into an intelligent reach for a better world and an intelligent approach to the living future.
music country people
A prophet is not without honor except in his own country among his own people.
american-journalist music
Music is a language, you see, a universal language.
heaven where-you-are okay
Heaven is where you'll be when you are okay right where you are.
children men world
The world is in such a bad condition that if they don't find what you call a redeemer, every man, woman and child on this planet will be eliminated.
philosopher politician categories
I'm not a minister, I'm not a philosopher, I'm not a politician, I'm in another category.