Released 1972
Astro Black
Sun RaWhy Sun Ra's Astro Black matters
Astro Black- Album Overview "Astro Black," released in 1973 on the Saturn label, is a profound exploration of avant-g…
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Released 1981
Aurora Borealis
Sun RaUnpacking Sun Ra's Aurora Borealis
Aurora Borealis- Album Overview "Aurora Borealis," released in 1973, is a significant entry in the avant-garde jazz c…
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Released 1989
Blue Delight
Sun RaBreaking down the themes in Blue Delight by Sun Ra
Blue Delight- Album Overview Released in 1979, "Blue Delight" is a remarkable album by the avant-garde jazz composer …
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Released 1985
Cosmo Sun Connection
Sun RaSun Ra raises the bar with Cosmo Sun Connection
Cosmo Sun Connection- Album Overview "Cosmo Sun Connection" is a seminal album by the avant-garde jazz composer and m…
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Released 1976
Cosmos
Sun RaBreaking down the themes in Cosmos by Sun Ra
Cosmos- Album Overview Released in 1975, "Cosmos" is one of the significant works by the avant-garde jazz musician Su…
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Released 2018
Crystal Spears
Sun RaThe evolution of Sun Ra in Crystal Spears
Crystal Spears- Album Overview "Crystal Spears," released in 1973, is an album by the avant-garde jazz musician Sun R…
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Released 2022
Ellingtonia, Vol. 1
Sun RaAlbum spotlight: Sun Ra – Ellingtonia, Vol. 1
Ellingtonia, Vol. 1- Album Overview Sun Ra's "Ellingtonia, Vol. 1," released in 1961, is a vibrant homage to the lege…
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Released 2005
Heliocentric Worlds, Volume 3: The Lost Tapes
Sun RaSun Ra raises the bar with Heliocentric Worlds, Volume 3: The Lost Tapes
Heliocentric Worlds, Volume 3: The Lost Tapes- Album Overview Released in 2021 by the label Cosmic Myth Records, "Hel…
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Released 1988
Hidden Fire 1
Sun RaA closer look at Sun Ra's album Hidden Fire 1
Hidden Fire 1- Album Overview Released in 1999, "Hidden Fire 1" is a fascinating collection that showcases the avant-…
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Released 1988
Hidden Fire 2
Sun RaCheck the vibes: Sun Ra – Hidden Fire 2
Hidden Fire 2- Album Overview "Hidden Fire 2," released in 2023, serves as a continuation of the expansive legacy of …
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Released 1985
Hiroshima
Sun RaA closer look at Sun Ra's album Hiroshima
Hiroshima- Album Overview Released in 1969 under the label El Saturn Records, "Hiroshima" stands as a profound testam…
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Released 2015
I Roam The Cosmos
Sun RaDiving deep into I Roam The Cosmos by Sun Ra
I Roam The Cosmos- Album Overview "I Roam The Cosmos" is a compelling album released in 1970 by the visionary jazz co…
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Released 1999
Janus
Sun RaUnpacking Sun Ra's Janus
Janus- Album Overview Released in 1976, "Janus" is a landmark album by the avant-garde jazz pioneer Sun Ra, known for…
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Released 1957
Jazz By Sun Ra
Sun RaBreaking down the themes in Jazz By Sun Ra by Sun Ra
Jazz By Sun Ra- Album Overview Released in 1959, "Jazz By Sun Ra" is an essential entry in the discography of the ava…
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Released 1983
Just Friends
Sun RaCheck the vibes: Sun Ra – Just Friends
Just Friends- Album Overview Released in 1969 on the El Saturn label, "Just Friends" is an intriguing entry in Sun Ra…
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Released 1978
Lanquidity
Sun RaSun Ra returns with Lanquidity
Lanquidity- Album Overview "Lanquidity," released in 1978, marks a significant chapter in the discography of the avan…
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Released 1968
Monorails and Satellites
Sun RaFirst impressions of Sun Ra – Monorails and Satellites
Monorails and Satellites- Album Overview "Monorails and Satellites" is an album by the avant-garde jazz musician Sun …
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Released 1969
Monorails And Satellites, Volume 2
Sun RaAlbum spotlight: Sun Ra – Monorails And Satellites, Volume 2
Monorails And Satellites, Volume 2- Album Overview Released in 2019, "Monorails And Satellites, Volume 2" is a posthu…
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Released 1978
New Steps
Sun RaNew Steps by Sun Ra: expectations vs reality
New Steps- Album Overview "New Steps" is a pivotal album in the expansive discography of the avant-garde jazz compose…
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Released 1970
Nothing Is...
Sun RaBreaking down the themes in Nothing Is... by Sun Ra
Nothing Is...- Album Overview "Nothing Is..." is a profound album from the avant-garde jazz visionary Sun Ra, release…
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Released 1970
Nothing Is…
Sun RaA closer look at Sun Ra's album Nothing Is…
Nothing Is…- Album Overview Released in 1970, Sun Ra's "Nothing Is…" stands as a testament to the avant-garde jazz mo…
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Released 2003
Nuits De La Fondation Maeght Vol.1
Sun RaInside the atmosphere of Sun Ra's Nuits De La Fondation Maeght Vol.1
Nuits De La Fondation Maeght Vol.1- Album Overview Nuits De La Fondation Maeght Vol.1 is a pivotal live album by the …
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Released 2003
Nuits De La Fondation Maeght Vol.2
Sun RaSun Ra returns with Nuits De La Fondation Maeght Vol.2
Nuits De La Fondation Maeght Vol.2- Album Overview "Nuits De La Fondation Maeght Vol.2" is a remarkable release by th…
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Released 1982
Oblique Parallax
Sun RaCheck the vibes: Sun Ra – Oblique Parallax
Oblique Parallax- Album Overview "Oblique Parallax," released in 2015, is a posthumous album by the legendary avant-g…
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Released 2018
Of Abstract Dreams
Sun RaSun Ra returns with Of Abstract Dreams
Of Abstract Dreams- Album Overview Released in 2021, "Of Abstract Dreams" marks a significant addition to the legacy …
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Released 1980
Of Mythic Worlds
Sun RaUnpacking Sun Ra's Of Mythic Worlds
Of Mythic Worlds- Album Overview Sun Ra's "Of Mythic Worlds," released in 1979, is a seminal work that encapsulates t…
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Released 1979
Omniverse
Sun RaWhy Sun Ra's Omniverse matters
Omniverse- Album Overview Released in 1990, "Omniverse" is a significant entry in the discography of the legendary av…
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Released 1985
Outer Reach Intensity-energy
Sun RaOuter Reach Intensity-energy: what Sun Ra wants you to feel
Outer Reach Intensity-energy- Album Overview “Outer Reach Intensity-energy” is an album by the avant-garde jazz maest…
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Released 2003
Piano Recital: Teatro La Fenice
Sun RaListening guide: Sun Ra's Piano Recital: Teatro La Fenice
Piano Recital: Teatro La Fenice- Album Overview Released in 2020, "Piano Recital: Teatro La Fenice" is a captivating …
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Released 2022
Prophet
Sun RaOne week with Prophet: thoughts on Sun Ra
Prophet- Album Overview "Prophet" is an album by the avant-garde jazz musician Sun Ra, released in 1973. This album w…
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Released 1990
Purple Night
Sun RaIs Purple Night Sun Ra's best work yet?
Purple Night- Album Overview Sun Ra's "Purple Night" is a unique and eclectic album released in 1991, showcasing his …
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Released 1983
Ra to the Rescue
Sun RaSun Ra – Ra to the Rescue: a sonic journey
Ra to the Rescue- Album Overview Released in 1970, "Ra to the Rescue" is a remarkable entry in the expansive discogra…
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