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

“Music is a language — you see, music is the language of the spirit” 🔮 Sun Ra and his Arkestra performing Round Midnight, from the 1980 film Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise. #SunRa #SunRaArkestra #RoundMidnight #AJoyfulNoise #SpaceIsThePlace | Jazz Is Dead

Sun Ra founded the Sun Ra Arkestra in Chicago in the mid-1950’s. After more than 60 years, the band continue to circle the globe on their Inter-Galactic tour. 🪐This November, we are proud to present The Sun Ra Arkestra live at #jazzisdead. Join us November 25th at Lodge Room Highland Park in #LosAngeles for an unforgettable night. Space is the place. Tickets available now at jazzisdead.com. #sunra #sunraarkestra #lodgeroom #artdontsleep #jazzisdead | Jazz Is Dead

We've unearthed a 1980 documentary on visionary jazz musician Sun Ra. Now streaming for free on 4:3 #AFROFREQUENCY | 4:3

The first trailer for SUN RA: The Door of the Cosmos has been released. Support the documentary on Kickstarter at tinyurl.com/SunRaDoc | The Jazz Estate