Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
musical group
|
| gptkbp:activeYears |
1950s–1993
|
| gptkbp:album |
gptkb:The_Heliocentric_Worlds_of_Sun_Ra,_Volume_1
gptkb:Atlantis Sleeping Beauty The Magic City Cosmic Tones for Mental Therapy Space Is the Place The Other Side of the Sun Jazz in Silhouette The Nubians of Plutonia Lanquidity |
| gptkbp:associatedAct |
gptkb:Sun_Ra
Afrofuturism avant-garde jazz spiritual jazz |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
featured in documentaries
performed at festivals influenced many jazz musicians inspired the Afrofuturism movement known for blending genres known for challenging musical norms known for collaborations with other artists known for cosmic philosophy known for cosmic themes known for elaborate costumes known for experimental sound known for improvisational skills known for political messages known for promoting peace and unity known for theatrical performances known for their legacy in jazz history known for unique instrumentation |
| gptkbp:formed |
1950s
|
| gptkbp:genre |
free jazz
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Sun Ra Ensemble
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Sun_Ra's_philosophy
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Duke_Ellington
gptkb:Ornette_Coleman Thelonious Monk |
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:John_Gilmore
gptkb:Marshall_Allen gptkb:Sun_Ra gptkb:Raoul_Björkenheim |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
|
| gptkbp:performances |
avant-garde
experimental improvisational |
| gptkbp:recordLabel |
gptkb:Saturn_Records
Evidence_Records |