A Pure Solar World - Sun Ra and the Birth of Afrofuturism av Paul Youngquist

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<P><B>Surveying the range of Sun Ra’s extraordinary creativity, this book explores how the father of Afrofuturism brought “space music” to a planet in need of transformation, supporting the aspirations of black people in an inhospitable white world.</B><BR/><BR/> Sun Ra said he came from Saturn. Known on earth for his inventive music and extravagant stage shows, he pioneered free-form improvisation in an ensemble setting with the devoted band he called the “Arkestra.” Sun Ra took jazz from the inner city to outer space, infusing traditional swing with far-out harmonies, rhythms, and sounds. Described as the father of Afrofuturism, Sun Ra created “space music” as a means of building a better future for American blacks here on earth. </P><P><I>A Pure Solar World: Sun Ra and the Birth of Afrofuturism</I> offers a spirited introduction to the life and work of this legendary but underappreciated musician, composer, and poet. Paul Youngquist explor