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- Title
Moon Ships and Mardi Gras: Sun Ra and the Arkestra in the 1970s.
- Authors
JACOBS, RON
- Abstract
This article discusses the music of Sun Ra and his Arkestra in the 1970s. The author reflects on their personal experiences with Sun Ra's music and describes the ecstatic energy that his concerts generated. The article also reviews a new release of Sun Ra's live performances in Chicago in 1976-1977, highlighting the unique and experimental nature of his compositions. The author ponders Sun Ra's origins and mission, emphasizing his role in expanding minds through music, performance, poetry, and costume. The article concludes by praising the production quality of the recording and the overall impact of Sun Ra's music.
- Subjects
SUN Ra, 1914-1993; MOON; JAZZ; MUSICAL performance; SHIPS; DANCE
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Interview