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“The music is not part of this planet in a sense that the spirit of it is about happiness. Most musicians play earth things about what they know, but I found out that they are mostly unhappy and frustrated, and that creeps over into their music.”

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Sun Ra, born as Horace Everett Snyder, was an American composer, musician, and bandleader. Known for his unique space jazz style and philosophical thinking, he greatly influenced the jazz world. Born on May 22, 1914, and died on May 30, 1993, Sun Ra's music blended various elements, including jazz, classical, electronic, and African music, pioneering a new realm in jazz. more

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