SFJAZZ PLAYLIST:
AFROFUTURISM
July 17, 2023 | by SFJAZZ
Sun Ra
The enigmatic composer and keyboardist known as Sun Ra created an entire universe of expression through his pioneering Afro-futuristic concepts in music and philosophy. He took jazz to space. Explore Afrofuturism and the Sun Ra legacy through a jazz lens in a curated playlist.
The Sun Ra Arkestra performs for four nights, 7/20–23, with programs devoted to the interstellar side and swing side of his music.
Originally posted July 20, 2017
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