Sun Ra + Ayé Aton: Space, Interiors and Exteriors, 1972
- ISBN-10
- 098458921X
- ISBN-13
- 9780984589210
- Category
- African American art
- Pages
- 96
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Picture Box Incorporated
- Author
- Ayé Aton
Description
Sun Ra was a controversial and prolific jazz composer, bandleader, piano player, poet and philosopher known for his cosmic philosophy, musical compositions and performances. 1972 was a pivotal year for Sun Ra, he had signed a multi-album deal, recorded what would be his most well-known song, Space is the Place and was hard at work scripting and acting in a hilarious auto-biopic movie by the same name. This is a collection of unseen on set and backstage photos as well as pictures of murals created by band member Aye Aton.
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