The Cosmobiography of Sun Ra: The Sound of Joy Is Enlightening

The Cosmobiography of Sun Ra: The Sound of Joy Is Enlightening

Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka shares his love of jazz great Sun Ra, just in time to mark the centennial of the musicianâ€™s birth.

Jazz musician Sun Ra (1914â€“1993) always said that he came from Saturn. Being from another planet, he was naturally intrigued by everything earthly â€” especially music, because music is the one thing on Earth most like the stars. Earthlings themselves confused Sun Ra, the way they sorted themselves by color and fought wars against one another. So he made music. And he traveled with other musicians and singers, calling themselves the Sun Ra Arkestra, playing, singing, and dancing for people all over the planet. Because music, he said, is what holds us all together. Join acclaimed author-illustrator Chris Raschka in celebrating a legend of the jazz world who was truly one of a kind.
Country USA
Brand Candlewick Press
Manufacturer Candlewick
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber B012HUNC28
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2014-05-13
UnitCount 1
Format Picture Book
EANs 9780763658069

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