The Sun Ra Arkestra — Where to Listen on the Radio
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- Origin
- Chicago, United States
- Active since
- 1952
About The Sun Ra Arkestra
The Sun Ra Arkestra is a jazz, avant-garde jazz and free jazz artist from Chicago, United States, active since 1952. ArtisFind has detected 1 play of The Sun Ra Arkestra on 1 radio station in Canada, most recently on Radio Humber - CKHC-FM 127d ago. The song heard most often on air is “Absolute Treat”.
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.
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.
The Sun Ra Arkestra on the radio in numbers
- 1
- Plays detected
- 1
- Stations
- 1
- Countries
- Jun 2026
- First detected
Stations that played The Sun Ra Arkestra
Latest detected plays
- Absolute Treat127d ago
Most played The Sun Ra Arkestra songs on the radio
- 1Absolute Treat1×
Countries where The Sun Ra Arkestra is played on the radio
Artists played on the same stations as The Sun Ra Arkestra
The Sun Ra Arkestra FAQ
Which radio stations play The Sun Ra Arkestra?
The Sun Ra Arkestra has been detected on 1 radio station, including Radio Humber - CKHC-FM.
Which The Sun Ra Arkestra songs are played most on the radio?
The songs heard most often on air are “Absolute Treat”.
Where is The Sun Ra Arkestra from?
The Sun Ra Arkestra is from Chicago, United States.
How can I listen to The Sun Ra Arkestra on the radio for free?
Pick one of the stations above on ArtisFind and press play — it’s free, with no signup or download.
Discography
ContinuationContinuation
1970
Holiday for Soul DanceHoliday for Soul Dance
1970
AtlantisAtlantis
1969
A Black MassA Black Mass
1968
Sound of JoySound of Joy
1968
Angels and Demons at PlayAngels and Demons at Play
1967
Cosmic Tones for Mental TherapyCosmic Tones for Mental Therapy
1967
We Travel the SpacewaysWe Travel the Spaceways
1967
Other Planes of ThereOther Planes of There
1966
Strange StringsStrange Strings
1966
Sun Ra and His Solar Arkestra Visits Planet EarthSun Ra and His Solar Arkestra Visits Planet Earth
1966
The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Volume 2The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Volume 2
1966
Members
John Gilmore
tenor saxophone
1953–1995
Pat Patrick
alto saxophone, baritone saxophone
1954–1989
Charles Davis
1955–present
Clyde Williams
1956–1957
Hatty Randolph
1957–1958
Lucious Randolph
trumpet
1957–1960
Everett Turner
trumpet
1958–1959
Ronnie Boykins
double bass
1958–1974
Marshall Allen
1958–present
Art Jenkins
1960–1970
Clifford Jarvis
drums (drum set)
1960–1983
Luqman Ali
membranophone
1961–2007
Ali Hassan
1962–1968
Robert Cummings
1963–1971
James Jacson
bassoon, flute, oboe, percussion
1963–1997
Nimrod Hunt
1966–1971
Danny Ray Thompson
1967–1995
Akh Tal Ebah
trumpet
1969–1977
Eloe Omoe
bass clarinet, bassoon, oboe
1970–1989
June Tyson
1970–1992
Abshalom Ben Shlomo
1970–present
Ayé Aton
percussion
1972–1976
Ayé Aton
drums (drum set)
1972–1976
Robert Underwood
percussion
1972–1976
Robert Underwood
membranophone
1972–1976
Ahmed Abdullah
1975–1997
Hayes Burnett
1976–1982
Vincent Chancey
1976–present
Richard Williams
bass guitar
1977–1981
Michael Ray
1978–present
External links
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