Person · Male
Luqman Ali
- From
- Starkville, United States
- Active
- 1939–2007
- Releases
- 0
About
The Sun Ra Arkestra is an American jazz group formed in the mid-1950s and originally led by keyboardist/composer Sun Ra until his death in 1993. Sun Ra, and the Arkestra, are considered pioneers of Afrofuturism. Since 1995 the Arkestra has been led by saxophonist Marshall Allen, a member since 1958. Most recent lineups consist of more than one dozen members. They were nominated for a Grammy Award in 2026.
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The Arkestra draws from a range of musical genres: swing, rock 'n' roll, Chicago blues, improvisation, and electronic. When the Arkestra performs, the band members wear Afrofuturist-inspired outfits dominated by colorful capes and headdresses.
Member of
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The Sun Ra Arkestra membranophone
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The Sun Ra Ensemble drums (drum set)
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- MusicBrainz
- d61311bd-126a-4e35-a797-eeca79350215
- ISNI
- 0000000426251190
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.